只剩这一个了
zhǐ shèng zhè yí ge le
This is the last one · trad. 只剩這一個了
只剩这一个了 (zhǐ shèng zhè yí ge le) means "This is the last one" or "Only this one is left." Speakers use it in shops or similar situations to indicate that an item is almost out of stock, often conveying both a slight apology and a gentle urgency to the customer.
What does 只剩这一个了 (zhǐ shèng zhè yí ge le) mean?
只剩这一个了 (zhǐ shèng zhè yí ge le) means “this is the last one” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “only remain this one particle.”
When to use it
Neutral and common in retail or service settings. It's a polite way to inform a customer about limited stock. A more direct, less apologetic way to say "This is the last one" could be 这是最后一个 (zhè shì zuì hòu yí ge).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "jrr SHUNG juh EE guh luh." The "zhǐ" is a third tone, "shèng" is a fourth tone, "zhè" is a fourth tone, "yí ge" is a second tone followed by a neutral tone, and "le" is a neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 只剩最后一个了zhǐ shèng zuìhòu yí ge leonly the last one is left (more explicit "last")
- 这是最后一个了zhè shì zuìhòu yí ge leThis is the last one (more direct)
- 卖完了mài wán lesold out (if there are none left)
Examples
对不起，只剩这一个了。
duìbuqǐ, zhǐ shèng zhè yí ge le.
Sorry, this is the last one.
您看，只剩这一个了，要不要？
nín kàn, zhǐ shèng zhè yí ge le, yào bu yào?
Look, this is the last one, do you want it?
这个颜色卖得很快，只剩这一个了。
zhè ge yánsè mài de hěn kuài, zhǐ shèng zhè yí ge le.
This color sells very fast, this is the last one.
Pro tip: The particle 了 (le) here indicates a change of state or a new situation, emphasizing that the item is now the last one remaining.
Related phrases
我帮您找一下 · Let me find it for you现在缺货 · It's out of stock right now帮您包装吗？ · Shall i gift-wrap it
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