素质
The inherent quality or character of a person, encompassing their education, professional skills, and moral cultivation. In an academic context, it refers to the overall caliber of a population or workforce.
Examples
3 of 5他这人很有素质，从不乱扔垃圾。
He is very well-mannered; he never litters.
提升国民综合素质是国家发展的核心目标。
Improving the comprehensive quality of the citizens is a core goal of national development.
那个人的素质真差，居然在图书馆大声说话。
That person's manners are so poor; I can't believe they're talking loudly in the library.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'su' (basic) and 'zhi' (quality) — the basic quality that makes a person who they are.
Quick Quiz
为了提高国民的综合_______，政府增加了教育投入。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 素质
Examples
他这人很有素质，从不乱扔垃圾。
everydayHe is very well-mannered; he never litters.
提升国民综合素质是国家发展的核心目标。
formalImproving the comprehensive quality of the citizens is a core goal of national development.
那个人的素质真差，居然在图书馆大声说话。
informalThat person's manners are so poor; I can't believe they're talking loudly in the library.
研究表明，由于教育水平的提高，劳动力素质显著增强。
academicResearch shows that due to rising education levels, the quality of the workforce has increased significantly.
我们在招聘时非常看重应聘者的职业素质。
businessWe value the professional quality of candidates very much during recruitment.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
素质教育
quality-oriented education
高素质人才
high-quality talents
综合素质测评
comprehensive quality assessment
Often Confused With
品质 usually refers to the quality of a product or a specific moral trait, while 素质 is broader, covering education and general behavior.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in discussions about education reform and societal progress in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it only to mean 'politeness', but it actually covers a wider range of skills and education.
Memory Tip
Think of 'su' (basic) and 'zhi' (quality) — the basic quality that makes a person who they are.
Word Origin
Derived from 'su' (plain/white) and 'zhi' (substance), originally referring to the original nature of something.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term 'Quality Education' (素质教育) is a major focus in the Chinese education system as a contrast to exam-oriented education.
Quick Quiz
为了提高国民的综合_______，政府增加了教育投入。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 素质
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