sing6 dak1剩得
Jyutpingsing6 dak1
Yalesihng dāk
Definition
To only have; to only remain.
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How it's used
Focuses on the limited quantity or remainder of something after a process of reduction or consumption. It is frequently paired with the particle 咋 to emphasize that the amount is small or insufficient. Unlike the formal 剩下, this construction is strictly for spoken contexts and integrates seamlessly into everyday questions about remaining resources.
Examples
There is only one carton of milk left in the fridge.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 剩低, which is a verb phrase meaning to be left over. While 剩得 focuses on the state of having only a certain amount left, 剩低 focuses on the act of something remaining behind.
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Grammar guides
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