遗产 yíchǎn heritage
heritage; legacy; inheritance; bequest
How to remember 遗产: 遗 to lose + 产 to give birth = heritage.
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How it is used
- Inheritance / legacy - 继承遗产 (jìchéng yíchǎn) to inherit an estate.
- Also cultural heritage - 世界文化遗产 (shìjiè wénhuà yíchǎn) World Cultural Heritage.
- Covers both money/property left behind and non-material heritage; measure word 笔 (bǐ) for a sum.