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遗嘱

yí zhǔ

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • testament
  • will

Definition

遗嘱是指个人在生前依法对自己财产或其他事务作出安排,并在去世后生效的法律文件。

A will is a legal document that specifies how a person's property and affairs should be handled after their death.

Usage

遗嘱常用于法律和家庭规划场景,强调对财产和事务的事先安排。

Wills are often used in legal and estate planning contexts to make advance arrangements for property and affairs.

Examples

  • 1 他立下遗嘱,将房产留给了儿子。 (He made a will leaving the house to his son.)
  • 2 遗嘱必须由本人亲笔签名并注明日期。 (A will must be signed and dated by the testator.)
  • 3 她在遗嘱中指定了遗产执行人。 (She appointed an executor in her will.)
  • 4 这位老人临终前修改了自己的遗嘱。 (The old man revised his will before passing away.)
  • 5 律师建议他尽早起草遗嘱,以避免未来的纠纷。 (The lawyer advised him to draft a will early to avoid future disputes.)

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