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素质

素質
sùzhì
noun HSK 6 #12,280

Meanings

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

Characters

素
sù
element; basic; plain
质
zhì
quality; nature; substance
Basic quality - one's innate or cultivated caliber.

Examples

HSK 5
他的个人素质很高。
Tā de gèrén sùzhì hěn gāo.
He is of very high personal caliber.
HSK 7-9
要提高国民素质。
Yào tígāo guómín sùzhì.
We need to improve the quality of the citizenry.
HSK 7-9
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.

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