degree of excellence of a product or work; equivalent to [[品质|品質|pin3 zhi4]] in Taiwan usage

The innate or developed qualities of a person, including their character, upbringing, health, and education; also used for the essential quality or nature of a thing.

matter; substance; physical material that exists in the world independently of human consciousness

the basic quality, nature, or character of a thing or event

The grade or excellence of a product or service; also refers to general quality such as "air quality" or "quality of life".

high quality; top grade; excellent quality

A person's elegant style, aura, or sophisticated manner; the distinctive air or 'vibe' that someone projects

a person held by one party to force another party to fulfill an agreement or meet certain conditions

To call into question or challenge the truth, validity, or legality of something; to raise a doubt and ask for an explanation.

the fundamental attributes or intrinsic quality of a thing (as opposed to appearance or phenomena)

geology; the composition, structure, and development of the earth's crust

complex organic compounds composed of amino acids that are essential to all living organisms

the core substance or underlying reality of something; essence; being

The quality or purity of water, especially in reference to drinking water.

substantive; material; considerable; of real significance or importance

natural endowment; intelligence; talent; innate qualities of a person

a person's physical constitution; their health condition and ability to resist disease or adapt to the environment

of a high standard; superior quality

The tactile quality or feel of a material, such as being rough, smooth, soft, or hard; a sense of reality or realism in a physical object or a work of art.

The quality, texture, or physical material of skin or leather

the physical structure and quality of a material; grain

A substance through which physical effects are transmitted or in which a physical process occurs, such as air or water for sound waves

special qualities or traits; unique nature or characteristics

quality management or quality control (QC)

to go bad; to spoil; to become morally or ideologically degenerate; to undergo a change in nature for the worse

essentially; fundamentally; in essence; inherent

The material and substance that makes up bone, consisting of a hard outer layer and a spongy inner layer; osseous tissue.

virtually; in essence; practically; at the core of the matter

of poor or inferior quality; substandard

Describing someone who is nervous, on edge, or overly sensitive

To question closely, interrogate, or challenge someone regarding a fault or mistake

abbreviation for [[质量检查|質量檢查|zhi4 liang4 jian3 cha2]]; the process of testing or inspecting quality; quality control

the substance between cells of connective tissue; stroma

foreign substance or matter mixed into another material

The degree of clarity and fidelity of sound produced by recording, broadcasting, or telecommunications equipment

latent quality; hidden talent or capacity for further development

a mineral; specifically a dietary mineral such as calcium, iron, or zinc found in food and required by the body

horny substance such as keratin or cutin found in the outer layers of many animals and plants; protects internal tissues with its tough texture

wooden; made of wood; the texture or quality of wood

The material progress and tangible achievements of human society; contrasted with [[精神文明|精神文明|jing1 shen2 wen2 ming2]]

plain; unaffected; unsophisticated; rustic; earthy; simplicity; naivety

a chemical compound that conducts electricity when dissolved in a solvent or when melted, such as acids, bases, and salts

The period of time for which an item remains usable or fit for consumption; expiration date. Also known as [[保存期限|保存期限|bao3 cun2 qi1 xian4]] in Taiwan.

a small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecule that is distinct from a cell's chromosomal DNA, commonly found in bacteria

to challenge or ask for an explanation from someone; to query

a substance made of particles dispersed through another substance, such as gelatin or smoke; gelatinous matter; also written as [[胶体|膠體|jiao1 ti3]]

material or physical life involving money and goods, often contrasted with [[精神生活|精神生活|jing1 shen2 sheng1 huo2]]

the texture, quality, or consistency of meat

The quality or physical properties of the soil; soil texture or composition