Definitions
(adjective)
damaged; broken; incomplete
(adjective)
disabled; handicapped
(adjective)
cruel; brutal; savage
(verb)
to damage; to destroy; to ruin
(adjective)
remnant; remaining
About
The character 残, derived from its traditional form 殘, is composed of the element 歹, denoting death or evil, and 戔, signifying cutting or reduction, which together originally conveyed the sense of causing damage or destruction. From this primary meaning of physical harm, the character's applications evolved to include metaphorical extensions such as cruelty and violence, while also developing connotations related to incompleteness and remnants, as in the context of fragments or disabilities. Throughout its history, the character has maintained a structural coherence that reflects its etymological roots in the concept of detrimental action leading to broken or partial states.
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Example Sentences Hide
这个玩具残缺了。
战争带来残酷的后果。
他的行为非常残忍。
社会应该关心残疾人。
残余的敌人被消灭了。
历史留下了残暴的记载。
残存的古迹需要保护。
这场灾难的残局难以收拾。