lok6 sing6落剩
Jyutpinglok6 sing6
Yalelohk sihng
Definition
To leave over; to be left behind or remaining.
colloquialdaily actionsfood
How it's used
Focuses on the physical remainder of something after consumption or usage. It is frequently used when discussing food portions or remaining funds after expenses. Unlike 淨低 which is more neutral, 落剩 carries a stronger sense of what has been left behind as a residue.
Examples
There is a little bit of the dish left over.
Do you have any money left over?
Related words
Common phrases
nothing left over
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 留低, which usually refers to leaving something behind intentionally for someone else to find or keep. 落剩 specifically implies an unintentional or unavoidable remainder.
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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.
