素质

sù zhì

CL 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. inner quality
2. basic essence

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 能力 néng lì 能力 néng lì capability 素质 includes innate and developed qualities, while 能力 refers more specifically to ability or competence.: capability

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Collocations

Commonly used in phrases like 素质教育 (quality education) and 综合素质 (comprehensive quality). Not typically used for physical objects.

Example Sentences

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这个学校很重视学生的 素质 教育。

This school places great emphasis on quality education for its students.

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Words Containing 素质

• 素质差 素质差 sù zhì chà: so uneducated!
• 素质教育 素质教育 sù zhì jiào yù: all-round education (contrasted with 應試教育|应试教育[yìng shì jiào yù], exam-oriented education)
• 职业素质 职业素质 zhí yè sù zhì: professionalism

Child Words of 素质

• 素 素 sù: raw silk
• 质 质 zhì: character