Definition
质地 (zhì dì) refers to the texture, grain, or feel of a material (e.g., silk, marble). It can also extend to a person's inherent quality or character. Compare with 质量 (zhì liàng), which means 'quality' in a broader, often measurable sense (e.g., product quality), and 口感 (kǒu gǎn), which specifically describes the texture of food in the mouth.
noun
(of material) texturegrainfeel(extended) inherent qualitycharacterdisposition
Examples
- 质地。Zhè zhǒng sīchóu de zhì dì fēicháng róuruǎn guānghuá.This kind of silk has a very soft and smooth texture.
- 质地，。Zhè kuài dàlǐshí de zhì dì hěn xìnì, shìhé zuò diāosù.This piece of marble has a fine texture, suitable for sculpture.
- ，质地。Tā shēngxìng chúnhòu, zhì dì jí jiā.He is naturally honest and has an excellent character.
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