Definition
孽种 is a strong noun rooted in traditional Chinese moral concepts — 孽 means 'sin' or 'wrongdoing that brings retribution'. It has two distinct uses: (1) a metaphor for 'the source of misfortune' (祸根), as in someone or something destined to cause disasters; (2) an abusive term for a child, especially one seen as ill‑fated or disgraceful (roughly 'bastard' or 'vile offspring'). The word carries heavy emotional weight and is rarely used in casual speech.
n.
seeds of misfortunethe root of future calamity(derogatory) bastardwretched offspring
Examples
- 孽种，。Zhège háizi yì chūshēng jiù bèi chēngwéi niè chóng, yīnwèi tā dài lái le èyùn.This child was called a bastard from birth because he brought bad luck.
- 孽种。Jiù xiǎoshuō lǐ cháng bǎ jiānchén chēngwéi guójiā zhī niè chóng.In old novels, treacherous ministers are often called the seeds of the nation's misfortune.
- ：“孽种，！”Tā mà dào: “Zhège niè chóng, jìng gǎn bèipàn jiāzú!”He cursed: 'This bastard dares to betray the family!'
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