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遗迹 (noun)

The remains of a building, town, or ancient civilization that has been destroyed or decayed over time.

💬 Example

"考古学家在地底发现了古罗马城市的遗迹。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of '遗' (yí) as 'Yesterday's leftovers' and '迹' (jì) as 'Joints/marks' on the earth. Together, they are Yesterday...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
废墟 遗址 遗存 遗留物
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 遗迹 for money left in a will. → 遗产 (yíchǎn)

Using 遗迹 for a small coin found in the ground. → 遗物 (yíwù)

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