유물
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
3 of 5고고학자들이 땅속에서 고대 유물을 발견했다.
Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the ground.
이 도자기는 조선 시대의 소중한 유물입니다.
This pottery is a precious artifact from the Joseon Dynasty.
그건 옛날 방식이야, 과거의 유물이지.
That's the old way; it's a relic of the past.
Word Family
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
고고학자들이 땅속에서 고대 유물을 발견했다.
academicArchaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the ground.
이 도자기는 조선 시대의 소중한 유물입니다.
formalThis pottery is a precious artifact from the Joseon Dynasty.
그건 옛날 방식이야, 과거의 유물이지.
informalThat's the old way; it's a relic of the past.
전쟁 유물을 보존하는 것은 역사 교육에 중요하다.
everydayPreserving war relics is important for history education.
이 건물은 우리 가문의 유물과도 같습니다.
businessThis building is like a relic of our family.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
유물을 남기다
to leave behind artifacts
과거의 유물
relic of the past
소중한 유물
precious artifact
Often Confused With
유적 (remains/sites) refers to locations like buildings or ruins, while 유물 (artifacts) refers to portable objects like tools or pottery.
Usage Notes
Essential for TOEFL reading sections covering archaeology and ancient history.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '유물' with '유산' (heritage/inheritance). '유산' is a broader term including traditions.
Memory Tip
Yu-mul: 'Yu' (left behind) + 'mul' (thing/object). Objects left behind.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 遺 (to leave behind) and 物 (object).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
경주에는 신라 시대의 ____이 많이 남아 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유물
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정량화
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