残渣余孽

cán zhā yú niè

释义

1. evil elements who have escaped eradication

残渣余孽 的构成词

• 残 残 cán: to destroy
• 渣 渣 zhā: slag (in mining or smelting)
• 余 余 yú: extra
• 孽 孽 niè: son born of a concubine
• 残渣 残渣 cán zhā: remainder
• 余孽 余孽 yú niè: remaining evil element; surviving members (of evil former regime); dregs (of a colonial administration)