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素質

简素质 · 繁素質

Mandarin · pinyin sù zhì

inner quality
basic essence

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素: sù · white (silk); plain; vegetarian; formerly; normally
質: Look up this written character
质: zhì · matter, material, substance

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4–4 · su4 zhi4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

sou3 zat1

Cantonese word readings for 素質. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.

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noun

inner quality; innate quality
calibre; quality
personal accomplishment; attainment; self-control; self-cultivation
character; nature; intrinsic quality; essence
(Classical) white material; white texture
(Classical) white complexion; pale complexion

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