遗体 (yítǐ): remains (of a deceased person)

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一具遗体 jù

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

家属前来认领遗体。

Jiāshǔ qiánlái rènlǐng yítǐ.

Family members came to identify and claim the remains.

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