剩
下

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The word "剩下" is formed by combining the character "剩", which means "to remain" or "surplus", with "下", which here functions as a resultative complement indicating the outcome of an action. Together, "剩下" conveys the meaning of something being left over or remaining as a result of a prior action, with "下" emphasizing the state of being left behind.

Example Sentences Hide

只剩下五块钱了。

zhǐ shèng xià wǔ kuài qián le.

Only five dollars are left.

晚饭后，还剩下很多菜。

wǎn fàn hòu, hái shèng xià hěn duō cài.

After dinner, there are many dishes left.

如果你们都走了，就剩下我一个人。

rú guǒ nǐ men dōu zǒu le, jiù shèng xià wǒ yī gè rén.

If you all leave, only I will be left alone.

除了已经用完的材料，剩下的部分需要保存好。

chú le yǐ jīng yòng wán de cái liào, shèng xià de bù fèn xū yào bǎo cún hǎo.

Except for the materials that have been used up, the remaining parts need to be stored well.

尽管我们已经努力节省，但剩下的资源仍然不足。

jǐn guǎn wǒ men yǐ jīng nǔ lì jié shěng, dàn shèng xià de zī yuán réng rán bù zú.

Even though we have tried to save, the remaining resources are still insufficient.

Word Definition - 剩下

shèng xià to remain; to be left over

Individual Character Details

剩 shèng, shèng
下 xià