遗骨

遺骨

yígǔ

noun #26,767

Meanings

1 (dead) human remains
2 skeletal remains
3 bones of the deceased

Characters

to leave behind; remnant

Examples

他的遗骨被运回故乡安葬。

Tā de yígǔ bèi yùn huí gùxiāng ānzàng.

His remains were transported back to his hometown for burial.

考古学家在遗址中发现了古人的遗骨。

Kǎogǔ xuéjiā zài yízhǐ zhōng fāxiàn le gǔrén de yígǔ.

Archaeologists discovered ancient human remains at the site.

Tips

usage

遗骨 is a formal and respectful term for human remains. It is commonly used in historical, funerary, and archaeological contexts.

Stroke Order

遗 yí

骨 gǔ