Definition
遗产 (yíchǎn) is a noun meaning 'heritage' or 'inheritance' — it refers to the cultural or material assets passed down from previous generations. Unlike 遗物 (yíwù, 'relics/belongings left behind'), which focuses on physical objects, 遗产 emphasizes the value or legacy that is inherited. Also, 传承 (chuánchéng) is the verb 'to pass on', while 遗产 is the thing itself.
noun
cultural heritagelegacyinheritance(estate) bequest
Measure word · 笔
Examples
- 遗产。Zhège bówùguǎn bǎocún le zhòngyào de wénhuà yí chǎn.This museum preserves important cultural heritage.
- 遗产，。Tā dédào le yì bǐ yí chǎn, hěn kuài jiù huā wán le.He received an inheritance and soon spent it all.
- 遗产。Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā de yánjiū chéng chéngguǒ wèi shìjiè liú xià le bǎoguì yí chǎn.This scientist's research achievements left a valuable legacy for the world.
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