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残留 (cán liú): to remain; to be left over; residual; remnant; residue

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to remain; to be left over; residual; remnant; residue
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to remain
to be left over
residual
remnant
residue

Chinese explanation

指某种事物在消失或结束之后，还有一部分留在原来的地方或状态中
常用于具体事物，如药物残留、食物残留
也可用于抽象事物，如残留的记忆、残留的影响。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to destroy

HSK 4

to leave (a message etc)

Example sentences

There is still some water remaining in the cup.

After cleaning, there are still residual stains on the wall.

The fragrance of flowers remains in the air.

In his heart, there remains a longing for his hometown.

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