残渣余孽

cán zhā yú niè

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Definitions

  1. 1. evil elements who have escaped eradication

Child Words of 残渣余孽

残
cán

to destroy

渣
zhā

slag (in mining or smelting)

余
yú

extra

孽
niè

son born of a concubine

残渣
cán zhā

remainder

余孽
yú niè

remaining evil element; surviving members (of evil former regime); dregs (of a colonial administration)