zing6 dai1剩低
Jyutpingzing6 dai1
Yalejihng dāi
Definition
Leftover; remaining; left over.
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How it's used
This is the standard colloquial way to express that something is remaining or left over. It is more natural in speech than the formal 剩餘. You can use it both as a verb to describe the act of leaving something behind and as an adjective to describe the state of being left over.
Examples
How many apples are left in the fridge?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 留低, which specifically means to leave something behind for someone else or to stay in a place. While 剩低 focuses on the quantity remaining, 留低 focuses on the intention or the act of keeping something in a location.
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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.
