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性质
xìngzhì
Description
"性质"是指一个东西或一件事本来的特点。
"性质" refers to the inherent characteristics of a thing or event.
我们常常用它来说明事物的种类和特点，比如水的性质或者问题的性质。
We often use it to describe the type and features of something, such as the 性质 of water or a problem.
Meanings
性质xìngzhì
nature; character; basic quality of something
这两个问题的性质不一样。
The nature of these two problems is different.
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Notes
- Etymology
性 (nature/character) + 质 (substance/quality), forming an abstract compound noun.
- Nuance
性质 describes the inherent character of things or matters, while 性格 describes a person's personality.
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