caan4 jyu4殘餘残余
Jyutpingcaan4 jyu4
Yalechàahn yùh
Definition
Remaining, surviving, or the small amount left over when something is not thoroughly removed.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe physical remnants or traces that persist after a process of removal or decay. It carries a slightly formal or clinical tone compared to the everyday term 淨低. It is frequently employed in contexts involving cleaning, chemical residues, or historical remnants.
Examples
There is still some leftover food here, do you want to eat it?
They cleared away most of the trash, but there are still some remnants left there.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people who are left behind in a group, as it can sound dehumanizing or imply they are mere waste; use 留低嘅人 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
