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遗产
yíchǎn
Description
遗产是一个人去世以后留下来的东西，比如钱、房子或者土地。
遗产 is what a person leaves behind after passing away, such as money, houses, or land.
这个词也可以指前人留给我们的文化和传统。
This word can also refer to the culture and traditions passed down to us by our ancestors.
Meanings
遗产yíchǎn
property left behind by someone who died; inheritance
他得到了父亲留下的遗产。
He inherited the estate left by his father.
遗产yíchǎn
cultural or historical legacy passed down
长城是重要的文化遗产。
The Great Wall is an important cultural heritage.
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Notes
- Etymology
遗 (leave behind) + 产 (property/assets), literally "property left behind."
- Nuance
often paired with 文化 (文化遗产) for heritage, or used alone for inheritance.
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