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渣
zhā
Description
“渣”本来指东西剩下来的碎块，比如喝完茶以后杯子里的茶渣。
"渣" originally refers to the leftover fragments of something, like the tea leaves left in a cup after drinking tea.
现在年轻人也常用它骂人，比如“渣男”就是对感情不好的男人。
Nowadays, young people often use it to insult others, for example, "渣男" refers to a man who is bad in relationships.
Meanings
渣zhā
residue; dregs; small broken bits
桌子上有很多面包渣。
There are many bread crumbs on the table.
渣zhā
morally bad person (slang, often 渣男/渣女)
他太渣了，同时骗了两个女生。
He is such a jerk; he cheated on two girls at the same time.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally means leftover bits or dregs; the 'morally rotten person' slang sense is recent and colloquial.
- Nuance
as an insult, 渣 usually targets someone dishonest or unfaithful in relationships.
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