HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
质 — quality
- Reading
- zhì
- Meaning
- quality; substance; matter
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
质 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zhì and it means quality; substance; matter. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
质 appears in everyday chinese words such as 质量 (quality), 优质 (high quality) and 品质 (quality).
Chinese words containing 质
Frequently asked questions
What does 质 mean in Chinese?
质 means quality; substance; matter in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 质 read?
质 is read zhì. Reading it inside real words — 质量 and 优质 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 质 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 质 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 质 in a word?
A common word containing 质 is 质量 (zhì liàng) — "quality". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 质 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 质 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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