残渣 (cán zhā) — dregs; residue

Definition

Examples

• 杯子里还有一些咖啡残渣。
  Bēi zi lǐ hái yǒu yì xiē kā fēi cán zhā.
  There is still some coffee residue in the cup.
• 工业残渣必须按规处理。
  Gōng yè cán zhā bì xū àn guī chǔ lǐ.
  Industrial residue must be disposed of according to regulations.
• 水壶底部积了一层残渣。
  Shuǐ hú dǐ bù jī le yī céng cán zhā.
  A layer of sediment has accumulated at the bottom of the kettle.