This is the 7714th most frequent Chinese word.
遗弃
"遗弃" means "to abandon" or "to forsake."
The word '遗弃' here is used in the context of abandoning something (the pet in this case) out of disregard or irresponsibility.
他因为遗弃宠物而受到批评。
He was criticized for abandoning his pet.
In this sentence, '遗弃' reflects the forced or inevitable abandonment of one's home due to circumstances such as war.
战争期间，许多人遗弃了自己的家园。
During the war, many people abandoned their homes.
Here, '遗弃' denotes the act of a family neglecting or leaving behind their children deliberately or due to hardships.