其余 qíyú the rest
the rest; the others; remaining; remainder; apart from them
How to remember 其余: 其 this or that + 余 surplus = the rest.
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How it is used
- The rest / the remainder - 其余的人 (qíyú de rén) the rest of the people; 其余部分 (qíyú bùfen) the remaining part.
- Points to what is left after some are singled out.
- Contrast 剩下 (shèngxià, what's left over) - 其余 is more formal and refers to the others in a set, 剩下 emphasizes leftovers.