Skip to content

残渣余孽

cán zhā yú niè

Definitions

  1. 1. evil elements who have escaped eradication

Stop forgetting what you study. Build recall daily.

Try HanyuGuide's Chinese review system with multiple choice, typed recall, tone-aware practice, and reviews scheduled before memory fades.

Start Free Trial $9.99 / year
Try the 30-second demo

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)