残羹剩饭 (cán gēng shèng fàn) — leftovers, leftover food from a meal

Definition

Literally 'leftover soup and rice', now used figuratively for the crumbs, scraps, or remainders left over after others have taken the best — ideas, benefits, or resources rather than just food.

idiom

leftoversleftover food from a meal

Examples

残羹剩饭。
Tā bǎ cán gēng shèng fàn dào jìn le lā jī tǒng.
He dumped the leftovers into the trash can.
，残羹剩饭。
Wǎn cān hòu, mā ma bǎ cán gēng shèng fàn fàng jìn le bīng xiāng.
After dinner, Mom put the leftovers into the fridge.
残羹剩饭。
Zhè xiē cán gēng shèng fàn hái kě yǐ rè yi rè zài chī.
These leftovers can be reheated and eaten.

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