硕果仅存 Only a few fruits remain
Explanation
比喻经过许多变故后，仅剩下极少数的人或事物。
A metaphor used to describe the situation where only a small number of people or things are left after many changes.
Origin Story
传说在很久以前，有一位名叫张三的农民，他辛勤劳作，种植了许多果树。经过多年的精心呵护，果树终于结出了累累硕果。然而，一场突如其来的暴风雨摧毁了他的大部分果树和果实，只留下了一棵孤零零的果树和几个硕大的果子。张三看着这些硕果仅存的果实，心中百感交集。他知道，这不仅是他的辛勤劳动的结晶，更是他与大自然的搏斗中取得的一场胜利。他将这些果实珍藏起来，寓意着希望和坚持。后来，人们用“硕果仅存”来形容经过时间的洗礼和岁月的磨砺，仅存下来的优秀成果或人物。
Legend has it that a long time ago, there was a farmer named Zhang San who diligently cultivated many fruit trees. After years of careful care, the fruit trees finally bore abundant fruit. However, a sudden storm destroyed most of his fruit trees and fruit, leaving only a lonely fruit tree and several large fruits. Zhang San looked at these remaining fruits and felt mixed emotions. He knew that this was not only the crystallization of his hard work but also a victory in his struggle with nature. He treasured these fruits, symbolizing hope and perseverance. Later, people used the term "硕果仅存" to describe the excellent achievements or individuals that remained after the baptism of time and the trials of years.
Usage
多用于书面语，形容经过时间的推移，仅剩下少量的东西。
Mostly used in written language, describing the situation where only a small amount of things are left after the passage of time.
Examples
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经过几百年的风风雨雨，这家老字号饭店如今硕果仅存。
jīngguò jǐ bǎi nián de fēngfēng yǔyǔ, zhè jiā lǎozìhào fàndiàn rújīn shuòguǒ jǐn cún
After hundreds of years of ups and downs, this time-honored restaurant is now the only one left.
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在残酷的竞争中，这家公司是硕果仅存的企业之一。
zài cànkù de jìngzhēng zhōng, zhè jiā gōngsī shì shuòguǒ jǐn cún de qǐyè zhī yī
In the fierce competition, this company is one of the few surviving enterprises.