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标准 (biāozhǔn) - use 质量 when emphasizing the inherent quality of an item, whereas 标准 refers to an established standard or criterion.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 质量; both characters are in the fourth tone, which can easily lead to mispronunciation. It is often used in formal contexts, such as business discussions or academic writing. Common collocations include 质量控制 (quality control) and 质量保证 (quality assurance).
As an HSK Level 4 word, 质量 connects well with other terms that describe characteristics or properties, such as 性质 (xìngzhì, nature or property) and 标准 (biāozhǔn, standard). Students should focus on using it in both everyday conversation and formal contexts to deepen their understanding.
Learners often confuse 质量 with other quality-related terms, such as 性质 (xìngzhì, nature) or 品质 (pǐnzhì, quality). For instance, saying '我喜欢这个的性质' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège de xìngzhì) when they mean to say '我喜欢这个的质量' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège de zhìliàng) can lead to misunderstandings.
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How to say quality in Chinese
“quality” in Chinese is质量
质量 refers to the concept of quality, often used in contexts relating to the standard or grade of something. In physics, it denotes mass, which indicates the amount of matter in an object. It can be applied to both tangible goods and abstract concepts, such as the quality of service or a product.
When to use 质量
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 质量; both characters are in the fourth tone, which can easily lead to mispronunciation. It is often used in formal contexts, such as business discussions or academic writing. Common collocations include 质量控制 (quality control) and 质量保证 (quality assurance).
质量 or something close to it
标准 (biāozhǔn) - use 质量 when emphasizing the inherent quality of an item, whereas 标准 refers to an established standard or criterion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 质量 with other quality-related terms, such as 性质 (xìngzhì, nature) or 品质 (pǐnzhì, quality). For instance, saying '我喜欢这个的性质' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège de xìngzhì) when they mean to say '我喜欢这个的质量' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège de zhìliàng) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 质量
质量 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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贵就贵吧，____好就行。
Expensive? So be it, as long as the quality is good.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 质量
Common phrases include 质量管理 (quality management) and 质量问题 (quality issues).
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