残留

cán liú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to remain; to be left over
2. residual; remnant
3. residue

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 残余 cán yú 残余 cán yú remnant remnant; residual: remnant

Synonyms

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• 剩余 shèng yú 剩余 shèng yú remainder to remain; to be left over: remainder
• 遗留 yí liú 遗留 yí liú to leave behind residual; left behind: to leave behind
• 残存 cán cún 残存 cán cún to survive remaining; surviving: to survive

Usage notes

Collocations

残留 is often used with 物质 (substance), 物 (object), 农药 (pesticide) to describe harmful or undesirable leftovers.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 残留 (cán liú, to remain) with 参与 (cān yù, to participate); their pronunciations and meanings differ.

Example Sentences

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蔬菜上 残留 的农药需要仔细清洗。

Pesticide residues on vegetables need to be washed off carefully.

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Words Containing 残留

• 残留物 残留物 cán liú wù: remnant

Child Words of 残留

• 残 残 cán: to destroy
• 留 留 liú: to leave (a message etc)