cán

to injure, to ruin, to spoil

HSK 7 9
Stroke order animation for 残

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Usage and Nuances of (cán)

The character primarily conveys the idea of something remaining, left over, or incomplete, often with a nuance of damage or imperfection. It is commonly used to describe physical remnants, injuries, or traces left behind.

Common Contexts

  • Physical remnants: e.g., (ruined walls), 残留 (to remain, residue).
  • Injuries or disabilities: e.g., 残疾 (disability), indicating incomplete physical condition.
  • Traces or marks left behind: e.g., 残留脚印 (remaining footprints).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 残疾 (cánjí): disability, often from injury.
  • 残留 (cánliú): to remain, residue.
  • (cánpò): broken, damaged.

Register and Tone

This character is neutral in tone but often appears in formal or descriptive contexts, such as news reports, historical descriptions, or medical discussions.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse with (cān), which means to participate or refer to. always relates to something left over or incomplete, often with a negative or somber nuance.

例文

这座古建筑只剩下一些残墙断壁。

Zhè zuò gǔ jiànzhú zhǐ shèng xià yīxiē cán qiáng duàn bì.

Only some ruined walls remain of this ancient building.

他在事故中受了残疾,但依然积极生活。

Tā zài shìgù zhōng shòu le cánjí, dàn yīrán jījí shēnghuó.

He was injured and disabled in the accident but still lives positively.

比赛结束后,场地上还残留着一些脚印。

Bǐsài jiéshù hòu, chǎngdì shàng hái cánliú zhe yīxiē jiǎoyìn.

After the game ended, some footprints still remained on the field.