質U+8CEA15 STROKES
Entry·pron. zhí
ㄓˊ
“quality; nature; essence; substance; plain; to pawn; pledge; hostage; to question; Taiwan pr. [zhi2]”
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- 品質ㄆㄧㄣˇ ㄓˊquality; character; intrinsic quality of a person; quality of a product, service, or abstract standard (e.g., quality of life, air quality).
- 質疑ㄓˊ ㄧˊto question; to challenge the truth or validity of; to raise doubts about
- 物質ㄨˋ ㄓˊmatter; substance; material; physical stuff that has mass and occupies space; materialistic.
- 特質ㄊㄜˋ ㄓˊa distinguishing characteristic; a special quality; in psychology, a stable, enduring personality trait that predicts consistent behavior across situations
- 本質ㄅㄣˇ ㄓˊthe fundamental nature or essential character of something; the inherent quality or true nature of a thing; one's innate character or true self
- 實質ㄕˊ ㄓˊsubstance; essence; the real or actual content; the fundamental nature of something.
- 性質ㄒㄧㄥˋ ㄓˊnature; inherent quality; characteristic; property; trait; essential character; fundamental attribute
- 優質ㄧㄡ ㄓˊexcellent quality; high-grade; superior in quality; well-made, refined.
- 材質ㄘㄞˊ ㄓˊmaterial (that something is made of); quality of material; texture of timber; (in Taiwan) talent, aptitude
- 蛋白質ㄉㄢˋ ㄅㄞˊ ㄓˊprotein; a large biological molecule made of amino acids, essential for life functions such as growth and reproduction.
- 氣質ㄑㄧˋ ㄓˊpersonality traits; temperament; disposition; aura; air; feel; vibe; refinement; sophistication; class
- 質詢ㄓˊ ㄒㄩㄣˊto formally question or interrogate; a formal inquiry by a legislator to a government official in a parliamentary setting
- 體質ㄊㄧˇ ㄓˊa person's physical constitution; bodily health and fitness; inherent physical condition; structural soundness of an organization or system
- 水質ㄕㄨㄟˇ ㄓˊwater quality; the condition or properties of water, especially regarding purity, safety, and suitability for use.
- 質量ㄓˊ ㄌㄧㄤˋ(physics) mass; quality or degree of excellence; quality and quantity
- 地質ㄉㄧˋ ㄓˊgeology; the study of Earth's structure, composition, and materials such as rocks and minerals.
- 素質ㄙㄨˋ ㄓˊinner quality; basic essence; inherent character; fundamental nature; (of a person) innate or cultivated quality; (archaic) white texture or pure substance
- 質感ㄓˊ ㄍㄢˇtexture; tactile quality of a material; sense of realism or physical feel in art or design
- 皮質ㄆㄧˊ ㄓˊcortex; the outer layer of an organ, such as the cerebral cortex or renal cortex.
- 質問ㄓˊ ㄨㄣˋto question; to interrogate; to ask questions; to inquire; to challenge or demand an explanation
- 人質ㄖㄣˊ ㄓˋa person held as a guarantee or detained by another party; hostage.
- 質地ㄓˊ ㄉㄧˋtexture; the inherent quality or character of a material; the essential nature of a substance.
- 高品質ㄍㄠ ㄆㄧㄣˇ ㄓˊhigh quality; superior grade; excellent standard; premium level of craftsmanship or materials.
- 骨質ㄍㄨˇ ㄓˊbone quality; the composition and properties of bone tissue, including calcium, collagen, and spongy material.
- 肉質ㄖㄡˋ ㄓˊthe texture or quality of meat; the fleshiness of meat; the consistency and feel of meat when touched or chewed
- 礦物質ㄎㄨㄤˋ ㄨˋ ㄓˊminerals; naturally occurring compounds or elements in the earth's crust; the general term for inorganic substances in the human body
- 總質詢ㄗㄨㄥˇ ㄓˊ ㄒㄩㄣˊinterpellation; questioning of government officials by legislators during a session; a formal inquiry in the legislature
- 鈣質ㄍㄞˋ ㄓˊcalcium; a mineral that forms bones and teeth; also an electrolyte for muscle contraction and blood clotting.
- 變質ㄅㄧㄢˋ ㄓˊchange in essential nature or character; deteriorate; (biology) mutation altering inherent properties
- 木質ㄇㄨˋ ㄓˊlignin; woody in texture or material
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