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质
zhì
Description
"质"常常用来说东西好不好。
"质" is often used to talk about whether something is good or not.
我们说"质量"的时候，就是在说东西的好坏。
When we say "质量", we are talking about the quality of something.
Meanings
质量zhìliàng
quality of something
这个东西质量很好。
This thing is of good quality.
性质xìngzhì
nature; characteristic of a thing
水和油的性质不一样。
Water and oil have different properties.
质问zhìwèn
to question; to interrogate
老师质问他为什么迟到。
The teacher questioned him about why he was late.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant substance or essence; extended to quality and characteristic.
- Nuance
质量 covers both physical mass and abstract quality depending on context.
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