残留 meaning and pronunciation

残留
Simplified word
殘留
Traditional word

残留 English definition

cán liú
  • to remain
  • left over
  • surplus
  • remnant

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  • 残 (cán): to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; oppressive; savage; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; surplus;
  • 留 (liú): to leave (a message etc); to retain; to stay; to remain; to keep; to preserve;