Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
素质
sùzhì
Description
"素质"指一个人天生或后天养成的品质和能力。
"素质" refers to the innate or acquired qualities and abilities of a person.
我们常说"文化素质"、"身体素质"，用来说一个人的水平。
We often say "文化素质" or "身体素质" to describe a person's level.
Meanings
素质sùzhì
quality, caliber, inner attributes of a person
这个运动员的身体素质很好。
This athlete has excellent physical fitness.
素质sùzhì
level of education, manners, or civility
随地扔垃圾是没素质的行为。
Littering is an uncivilized behavior.
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Notes
- Etymology
素 (basic, plain) + 质 (nature, quality) — one's underlying nature or quality.
- Nuance
没素质 often criticizes rude or uncivilized behavior in daily speech.
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