- 民族素质 mínzúsùzhì national characterquality of a nation; the collective character and caliber of a people
- 素质差 sùzhìchà uneducated and ill-manneredDescribing someone who lacks basic manners, education, or personal cultivation; uncivilized or ignorant.
- 素质教育 sùzhìjiàoyù quality educationEducation aimed at developing a student's overall character, creativity, and practical skills, rather than focusing solely on passing exams; often contrasted with [[应试教育|應試教育|ying4 shi4 jiao4 yu4]].
- 职业素质 zhíyèsùzhì professionalismprofessionalism; professional quality or character