No. 951 in Chinese
物质
"物质" means "matter" or "substance."
In a sentence
物质是构成世界的基本元素。
Matter is the fundamental element that makes up the world.
物质 is used to represent 'matter' in a scientific or material context, indicating a physical substance.
在现代社会，人们对物质的需求越来越多。
In modern society, people's demand for material goods is increasing.
物质 refers to 'material goods' or 'tangible things,' emphasizing economic or physical items that fulfill demands.
知识比物质财富更重要。
Knowledge is more important than material wealth.
物质 is used to indicate 'material wealth,' highlighting the contrast with non-material aspects like knowledge.
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