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How do you say "leftovers" in Chinese?
剩余部分
shèng yú bù fèn
In Chinese, "leftovers" is 剩余部分 (shèng yú bù fèn).
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Pronunciation
Sound it out "shèng yú bù fèn", fourth tone, then second tone, then fourth tone, then fourth tone, so snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Writing and usage
剩余部分 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
她把剩菜留着午饭吃。
tā bǎ shèng cài liú zhe wǔ fàn chī 。
She saved the leftovers for lunch.
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How to remember 剩余部分
Think of a vivid snapshot of when she saved the leftovers for lunch; it pairs naturally with the sound "shèng yú bù fèn".
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Questions about 剩余部分
How do you pronounce 剩余部分?
Sound it out "shèng yú bù fèn", fourth tone, then second tone, then fourth tone, then fourth tone, so snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Is 剩余部分 formal or casual?
剩余部分 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 剩余部分 used in Chinese?
剩余部分 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 她把剩菜留着午饭吃。 (She saved the leftovers for lunch.).
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