B1 noun Neutral

유물

/ju.mul/

An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest. It is something left behind by ancestors or from a past age.

Examples

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1

고고학자들이 땅속에서 고대 유물을 발견했다.

Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the ground.

2

이 도자기는 조선 시대의 소중한 유물입니다.

This pottery is a precious artifact from the Joseon Dynasty.

3

그건 옛날 방식이야, 과거의 유물이지.

That's the old way; it's a relic of the past.

Word Family

Noun
유물
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Memory Tip

Yu-mul: 'Yu' (left behind) + 'mul' (thing/object). Objects left behind.

Quick Quiz

경주에는 신라 시대의 ____이 많이 남아 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 유물

Examples

1

고고학자들이 땅속에서 고대 유물을 발견했다.

academic

Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the ground.

2

이 도자기는 조선 시대의 소중한 유물입니다.

formal

This pottery is a precious artifact from the Joseon Dynasty.

3

그건 옛날 방식이야, 과거의 유물이지.

informal

That's the old way; it's a relic of the past.

4

전쟁 유물을 보존하는 것은 역사 교육에 중요하다.

everyday

Preserving war relics is important for history education.

5

이 건물은 우리 가문의 유물과도 같습니다.

business

This building is like a relic of our family.

Word Family

Noun
유물

Common Collocations

고대 유물 ancient artifact
유물 발굴 excavation of artifacts
문화 유물 cultural artifact
역사적 유물 historical relic
유물 전시 exhibition of artifacts

Common Phrases

유물을 남기다

to leave behind artifacts

과거의 유물

relic of the past

소중한 유물

precious artifact

Often Confused With

유물 vs 유적

유적 (remains/sites) refers to locations like buildings or ruins, while 유물 (artifacts) refers to portable objects like tools or pottery.

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Usage Notes

Essential for TOEFL reading sections covering archaeology and ancient history.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '유물' with '유산' (heritage/inheritance). '유산' is a broader term including traditions.

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Memory Tip

Yu-mul: 'Yu' (left behind) + 'mul' (thing/object). Objects left behind.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 遺 (to leave behind) and 物 (object).

Grammar Patterns

~의 유물 유물을 발굴하다

Quick Quiz

경주에는 신라 시대의 ____이 많이 남아 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 유물

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