How to Write 剩
The character 剩 (shèng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
剩 is pronounced shèng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to remain; to be left over.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 剩 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 剩
剩下
shèng xià
to remain; to be left over
剩饭
shèng fàn
leftovers; leftover rice
剩余
shèng yú
surplus; remainder
Example Sentences
还剩下多少钱？
hái shèng xià duō shǎo qián
How much money is left?
不要浪费剩饭。
bú yào làng fèi shèng fàn
Don't waste leftovers.
利用剩余的时间学习。
lì yòng shèng yú de shí jiān xué xí
Use the remaining time to study.
Practice Writing 剩 (shèng)
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