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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
餕jùnleftoversx, 15 strokes, radical 飠
jùn(jun4)jun T4
  1. 1leftovers
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March 24, 2026

餕jùn(jun4)

餕 (jùn) refers to leftovers or scraps of food that remain after a meal. It is commonly used in contexts discussing food waste or what is left over for later consumption, often highlighting the cultural importance of not wasting food in Chinese society.

Strokes15Radical飠
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on minimizing food waste, often expressed in proverbs and cultural sayings. 餕 embodies this value, as leftovers are often transformed into new meals rather than discarded.

Memory tip

Imagine a plate filled with delicious food, and after a feast, what remains are the 餕 (jùn) or leftovers. Visualize a giant 'J' plate stacked with scraps that you can't waste, reminding you of the importance of saving food.

Meanings of 餕

jùn(jun4)
1leftovers
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About 餕

餕Simplified
15Strokes
飠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

餕 is more formal and may not be used in everyday casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like '剩饭' (shèngfàn), which also means leftovers but is more commonly used in informal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

餕 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, but understanding it can enhance your comprehension of food-related discussions in Chinese. Focus on using it in context when talking about meals and food conservation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 餕 with '剩饭' (shèngfàn) and use it incorrectly in informal settings. For example, saying '我吃了很多餕' instead of '我吃了很多剩饭' is incorrect in casual conversation.

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Etymology of 餕

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

Food 飠 left over 夋; 夋 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 餕

IDS Structure⿰飠夋
餕Full character
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飠shi2
left
夋qun1
right
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How to say leftovers in Chinese

“leftovers” in Chinese is餕jùn

餕 (jùn) refers to leftovers or scraps of food that remain after a meal. It is commonly used in contexts discussing food waste or what is left over for later consumption, often highlighting the cultural importance of not wasting food in Chinese society.

When to use 餕

餕 is more formal and may not be used in everyday casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like '剩饭' (shèngfàn), which also means leftovers but is more commonly used in informal contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 餕 with '剩饭' (shèngfàn) and use it incorrectly in informal settings. For example, saying '我吃了很多餕' instead of '我吃了很多剩饭' is incorrect in casual conversation.

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You can say, '我们可以把这些餕留着明天吃。' (We can save these leftovers to eat tomorrow.)

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