Definition
遗体 (yítǐ) is a respectful term for the remains of a deceased person, used in formal or solemn contexts like funerals, burials, or scientific research. It differs from 尸体 (shītǐ 'corpse'), which is a neutral, clinical word for a dead body, often used in medical or crime contexts. 遗体 carries a tone of reverence and is typically used for humans, not animals.
noun
remains (of a dead person)
Easily confused
- 一体yī tǐsound-alikean integral whole
- 议题yì tísound-aliketopic for discussion, agenda item, issue (to be discussed)
Examples
- 遗体。Tā de yí tǐ bèi ānzàng zài gōngmù lǐ.His remains were buried in a cemetery.
- 遗体。Jiāshǔ zài tàipíngjiān kàn dào le shìzhě de yí tǐ.The family saw the deceased's remains in the mortuary.
- 遗体。Kēxuéjiā duì zhè pī yí tǐ jìnxíng le jiǎncè.Scientists conducted tests on this batch of remains.
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