Chinese Character: 遗 (yí - Leave behind; Lose; Bequeath)
1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)
Radical: 辶 (Walk radical)
Stroke Count: 12
Character Decomposition: 贵 + 辶 (The character "贵" plus the "辶" radical)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: yí (Second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
“遗” has multiple meanings such as to leave behind, lose, or bequeath. For example, in "遗失" (yí shī), it means to lose; in "遗产" (yí chǎn), it means bequeath. “遗”有多种含义，如留下、丢失、遗赠等。例如，在“遗失”中表示丢失；在“遗产”中表示遗赠。
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 遗失 (yí shī) - Lose
- 遗产 (yí chǎn) - Inheritance; Legacy
- 遗忘 (yí wàng) - Forget
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
“遗” is often used as a verb. It can be combined with other characters to form compound words. For example, when combined with "失", it forms "遗失" which means to lose. “遗”常作为动词使用，可与其他字组成复合词。例如，与“失”组合成“遗失”表示丢失。
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, the concept of "bequeathing" represented by "遗" is closely related to family inheritance and the continuation of traditions. It is often mentioned in historical and cultural records. 在中国文化中，“遗”所代表的“遗赠”概念与家族传承和传统延续密切相关，在历史文化记载中经常被提及。
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他遗失了自己的钱包。(Tā yí shī le zì jǐ de qián bāo.) - He lost his wallet.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can think of "遗" as something being left behind while walking. The "辶" radical represents walking, and "贵" can be imagined as something valuable that is left behind. 你可以把“遗”想象成走路时留下的东西。“辶”部首表示行走，“贵”可以想象成留下的有价值的东西。