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富余 (fù yu) — to have a surplus, to be in surplus; surplus (noun)

Definition

富余 means 'to have a surplus' (verb) or 'surplus' (noun), typically of money, time, or resources after needs are met. Closer to 'have extra' than 多; 剩余 is the more formal/written equivalent used in official or financial contexts.

to have a surplusto be in surplussurplus (noun)

Examples

  • 富余。
    Zhè ge yuè wǒ men fù yu le yì xiē zī jīn.
    This month we have a surplus of some funds.
  • 富余。
    Gōng sī de fù yu kě yǐ yòng lái tóu zī.
    The company's surplus can be used for investment.
  • 富余，。
    Liáng shi fù yu de shí hou, kě yǐ chǔ cún qǐ lái.
    When grain is in surplus, it can be stored.

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