遗体 (yítǐ) · remains (of a deceased person), body (of the dead)

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一具遗体 jù

Literally 'the body left behind' - the physical remains after death.

HSK 6

家属前来认领遗体。

Jiāshǔ qiánlái rènlǐng yítǐ.

Family members came to identify and claim the remains.

HSK 7-9

遗体告别仪式在殡仪馆举行。

Yítǐ gàobié yíshì zài bìnyíguǎn jǔxíng.

The funeral ceremony was held at the funeral home.

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遗体 is the formal, respectful term for a dead body. In casual or forensic contexts, 尸体 (shītǐ) is used instead. 遗体 shows respect for the deceased.

遗 yí

体 tǐ