物质

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 水是一种重要的物质。▶ —
   Water is an important substance.
2. 人不能只追求物质享受。▶ —
   People should not pursue only material enjoyment.

Collocations

Mnemonic

物 wù "thing" + 质 zhì "substance": the substance of things, i.e. matter; also "material" vs spiritual.

Related

Quick check

1. In 精神和物质, what contrasts with 物质?

   • 精神 (spirit)
   • 时间 (time)
   • 空间 (space)
   • 数量 (quantity)