Definition
素质 refers to a person's overall inner quality or caliber — their moral, intellectual, and cultural makeup — often used in education and social contexts. It is broader than 品质 (which focuses on moral character or product quality) and 本质 (which means the fundamental essence of something). Unlike 特质 (a distinctive trait) or 资质 (innate talent), 素质 emphasizes cultivated, holistic quality.
noun
(of a person) inner qualitymoral and intellectual caliber(of a material or object) intrinsic qualityessential property
Examples
- 素质。Xiàndài jiàoyù zhùzhòng péiyǎng xuésheng de zōnghé sù zhì.Modern education focuses on cultivating students' overall quality.
- 素质，。Zhège cáiliào de sù zhì hěn hǎo, shìhé zuò gāodàng jiājù.The quality of this material is very good; it's suitable for making high-end furniture.
- 素质。Yí gè rén de dàodé sù zhì bǐ zhīshi gèng zhòngyào.A person's moral character is more important than knowledge.
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