HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
剩 — to remain
- Reading
- shèng
- Meaning
- to remain; to be left over
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
剩 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is shèng and it means to remain; to be left over. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
剩 appears in everyday chinese words such as 剩 (remain, be left), 剩余 (surplus, remainder) and 过剩 (surplus, excess).
Chinese words containing 剩
Frequently asked questions
What does 剩 mean in Chinese?
剩 means to remain; to be left over in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 剩 read?
剩 is read shèng. Reading it inside real words — 剩 and 剩余 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 剩 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 剩 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 剩 in a word?
A common word containing 剩 is 剩 (shèng) — "remain, be left". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 剩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 剩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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