拾遗

Traditional: 拾遺

shí yí

Dictionary entry

to pocket a lost article

What does 拾遗 mean?

拾遗 (shí yí) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to pocket a lost article

2(fig.) to correct others' errors

3to remedy omissions (in a text etc)

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拾shèto ascend in light steps 遗yí(bound form) to leave behind

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拾遗

shí yí

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