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遗嘱
yízhǔ
Description
遗嘱是人在死之前写下的话，说明他的钱和东西以后要给谁。
A 遗嘱 is a statement written by a person before death, explaining who will receive their money and belongings later.
很多老人会提前写好遗嘱，这样家人以后就不会有麻烦。
Many elderly people write their 遗嘱 in advance so their family won't have trouble later.
Meanings
遗嘱yízhǔ
a will; last instructions before death
爷爷写了一份遗嘱。
Grandpa wrote a will.
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Notes
- Etymology
遗 (leave behind) + 嘱 (instruct, entrust), literally 'left-behind instructions'.
- Nuance
legal/formal term; often paired with 立 (立遗嘱, to make a will).
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