jyu4 haa6餘下余下
Jyutpingjyu4 haa6
Yaleyùh hah
Definition
Remaining; left over.
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How it's used
While 餘下 is grammatically correct, it sounds slightly more formal or literary than the ubiquitous spoken term 剩低. You will frequently encounter 餘下 in written notices, news reports, or formal speech, whereas 剩低 is the go-to choice for casual daily conversation. Using 餘下 in a very relaxed setting might make you sound a bit stiff or like you are reading from a script.
Examples
If you can't finish it, pack up the remaining rice.
Take the remaining money to buy groceries.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 剩低, which is the standard colloquial way to express the same concept. Avoid using 餘下 when talking to friends about simple things like leftover food or change, as it can sound overly precise or formal.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
