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

Definizione

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

Esempi

  • 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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