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The character "剩" incorporates the phonetic element "乘" alongside the knife radical "刂", a structure that originally implied an act of cutting or separation. Its meaning gradually shifted from this active sense of division to denote the result of such an action, thereby acquiring the modern sense of "remaining" or "leftover". This semantic transition reflects a move from describing the process to emphasizing the residual outcome, with the character's form remaining consistent while its usage solidified around concepts of surplus and remainder.
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我还剩一点钱。
桌上剩下一些面包。
昨天剩的菜在冰箱里。
如果剩太多，就扔掉吧。
剩余的物资将捐赠。
虽然剩的不多，但够用了。
他把剩饭加热后，才意识到已经坏了。
鉴于剩余时间有限，我们必须加快进度。