This is the 356th most frequent Chinese word.


"余" means "surplus," "remainder," or "I/me" (archaic) in Chinese.


余 is used to represent 'left' or 'remaining time' in this context.

我还有时间余下,可以帮你完成任务。

I still have extra time left and can help you finish the task.


余 is used to signify 'more than enough' or 'ample' here.

他的房间宽敞,连走动也显得绰绰有余。

His room is spacious, and even moving around feels more than sufficient.


余 is employed here as a suffix to indicate 'over' or 'more than' a number, in this case, indicating 'over a hundred'.

百余人参加了这个会议。

Over a hundred people participated in this meeting.