殆尽 (dài jǐn) — to be nearly exhausted, to be almost used up
Definition
殆尽 (dài jìn) is a literary verb meaning 'nearly used up / almost exhausted' — used in written Chinese for resources, patience, or strength that have dwindled to almost nothing. It is more formal than everyday expressions like 用完 or 消耗完.
verb
to be nearly exhaustedto be almost used up
Examples
- 殆尽。Liáng shi jī hū xiāo hào dài jǐn.Food supplies were nearly exhausted.
- 殆尽。Tā de nài xīn yǐ jīng dài jǐn.His patience has been nearly used up.
- 殆尽，。Kù cún yǐ dài jǐn, xū yào bǔ huò.Inventory is nearly depleted, need to restock.
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