文物 wénwù cultural relic
cultural relic; historical relic
How to remember 文物: 文 culture + 物 thing = cultural relic.
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How it is used
- A cultural/historical relic or artifact - 出土文物 (chūtǔ wénwù) unearthed relics, 保护文物 (bǎohù wénwù) protect cultural relics.
- Refers to objects of historical/artistic value from the past; measure word 件 or 个.
- Formal; contrast 古董 (gǔdǒng, antique, often for collecting/trade); 文物 stresses cultural-heritage significance.