拖油瓶 tuō yóu píng

DEFINITIONS

  1. (derog.) (of a woman) to bring one's children into a second marriage
  2. children by a previous marriage

CHARACTERS

拖 tuō drag, tow, haul; delay, prolong
油 yóu oil, fat, grease, lard; paints
瓶 píng jug, pitcher, vase, jar, bottle