遗
嘱

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The word "遗嘱" is formed by combining the character "遗", which conveys the idea of leaving behind or bequeathing, with "嘱", which means to instruct or entrust; together, they literally denote "instructions left behind", referring specifically to a legal will or testament that outlines posthumous dispositions.

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我的爷爷立了遗嘱。

Wǒ de yéye lì le yízhǔ.

English translation: My grandfather made a will.

这份遗嘱非常重要。

Zhè fèn yízhǔ fēicháng zhòngyào.

English translation: This will is very important.

律师帮助他修改了遗嘱。

Lǜshī bāngzhù tā xiūgǎi le yízhǔ.

English translation: The lawyer helped him amend the will.

家族成员都尊重他的遗嘱。

Jiāzú chéngyuán dōu zūnzhòng tā de yízhǔ.

English translation: All family members respect his will.

根据遗嘱的内容，财产将平均分配。

Gēnjù yízhǔ de nèiróng, cáichǎn jiāng píngjūn fēnpèi.

English translation: According to the contents of the will, the property will be divided equally.

Word Definition - 遗嘱

yí zhǔ testament; will

Individual Character Details

遗 yí
嘱 zhǔ