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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
遗物yíwùremnantHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #11592, Very Hard
yíwù(yi2wu4)yi wu T2
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March 24, 2026

遗物(遺物)yíwù(yi2wu4)

遗物 (yí wù) refers to items or objects that remain after someone has passed away or after a significant event, often carrying sentimental value or historical significance. It is commonly used in contexts involving inheritance, memorials, or reminders of the past.

Strokes20Frequency#11592DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 遗物 is significant during ancestral worship and memorial ceremonies, where the possessions of deceased loved ones are honored as a way to remember and connect with them.

Memory tip

Imagine a treasure chest filled with '遗物' (yí wù) that was left behind by a loved one. The character '遗' (yí) looks like a person leaving behind something, and '物' (wù) resembles an object. Together, they form a vivid image of remnants that evoke powerful emotions.

Meanings of 遗物

yíwù(yi2wu4)
1remnant
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About 遗物

遗物Simplified
遺物Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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遗产 (yíchǎn) refers specifically to inherited assets or property, while 遗物 (yíwù) encompasses broader items left behind, not limited to valuable assets.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 遗物 with other similar terms like 遗产 (yí chǎn), which means inheritance. 遗物 is more informal and often implies personal or sentimental items. It is typically used in conversations about loss or memorials.

HSK Study Tips

While 遗物 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to themes of loss and memory found in HSK vocabulary. Focus on the components '遗' and '物' to deepen understanding of related words like 物品 (wù pǐn, items) and 遗忘 (yí wàng, to forget).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 遗物 with 遗产, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我继承了他的遗物' (I inherited his remnant) is incorrect; it should be '我继承了他的遗产' (I inherited his inheritance) when referring to formal assets.

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Component characters

遗yíto lose
HSK 512 strokes辶
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物wùthing
HSK 28 strokes牛
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How to say remnant in Chinese

“remnant” in Chinese is遗物yíwù

遗物 (yí wù) refers to items or objects that remain after someone has passed away or after a significant event, often carrying sentimental value or historical significance. It is commonly used in contexts involving inheritance, memorials, or reminders of the past.

When to use 遗物

Be cautious not to confuse 遗物 with other similar terms like 遗产 (yí chǎn), which means inheritance. 遗物 is more informal and often implies personal or sentimental items. It is typically used in conversations about loss or memorials.

遗物 or something close to it

遗产 (yíchǎn) refers specifically to inherited assets or property, while 遗物 (yíwù) encompasses broader items left behind, not limited to valuable assets.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 遗物 with 遗产, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我继承了他的遗物' (I inherited his remnant) is incorrect; it should be '我继承了他的遗产' (I inherited his inheritance) when referring to formal assets.

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遗物 refers to personal items left behind, often with sentimental value, while 遗产 refers to inherited wealth or property.

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