Remnant component

A remnant component is a component that is derived from a part of another character.

For example, the character 孝 (filial piety) is derived from a remnant of 老 (old), and 子 (child).

Character Character	Original form Original form
孝 xiào filial piety	老 lǎo old

Character Character

Original form Original form

孝 xiào filial piety

老 lǎo old

Remnant components are color-coded as orange.