遗址 (yí zhǐ) — historical site; ruins; archaeological site

Definition

遗址 is the physical place where historical remains stand today — broader than 古迹 (a recognized historic site) and more specific than 废墟 (any ruins, no historical value).

noun
historical siteruinsarchaeological site
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 遗址
    Zhè ge yí zhǐ shì zuì jìn cái bèi fā xiàn de.
    This historical site was only discovered recently.
  • 遗址
    Měi nián yǒu hěn duō yóu kè lái cān guān zhè ge gǔ dài yí zhǐ.
    Every year many tourists come to visit this ancient site.
  • 遗址
    Zhèng fǔ zhèng zài bǎo hù zhè ge zhòng yào de yí zhǐ.
    The government is protecting this important historical site.

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