剩

shèng

to remain

Dictionary entry

to remain; to be left; to have as remainder

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剩

See it in sentences

只剩十块钱了。

Zhǐ shèng shí kuài qián le.

English

Only ten yuan are left.

盘子里剩了两个馒头。

Pánzi lǐ shèng le liǎng gè mántou.

English

Two steamed buns are left on the plate.

Goes with

  • 剩饭leftover rice
  • 剩菜leftover dishes
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