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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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