素质

素質

sùzhì

noun HSK 6 #12,280

Meanings

1 quality (of a person); caliber; character
2 basic competence; overall quality

Characters

element; basic; plain

quality; nature; substance

Basic quality — one's innate or cultivated caliber.

Examples

他的个人素质很高。

Tā de gèrén sùzhì hěn gāo.

He is of very high personal caliber.

要提高国民素质。

Yào tígāo guómín sùzhì.

We need to improve the quality of the citizenry.

素质教育比应试教育更重要。

Sùzhì jiàoyù bǐ yìngshì jiàoyù gèng zhòngyào.

Quality-oriented education is more important than exam-oriented education.

这体现了一个人的素质。

Zhè tǐxiàn le yī gè rén de sùzhì.

This reflects a person's character.

Tips

usage

素质 is a buzzword in Chinese society, referring to a person's overall moral and educational quality. 素质低 (low quality) is a common criticism of rude behavior. 素质教育 (quality education) is a major education reform concept.

Stroke Order

素 sù

质 zhì