purity (of metal); quality
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
purity (of gold, silver, or currency); fineness; assay
Specifically refers to the percentage of precious metal content in coins, jewelry, or objects. Often expressed in karats (for gold) or as a decimal (e.g., 0.999).
Zhè这
duì对
zhuó镯
zi子
de的
chéng成
sè色
hěn很
hǎo好
。
The purity of this pair of bracelets is excellent.
Zhè这
kuài块
jīn金
tiáo条
de的
chéng成
sè色
shì是
jiǔ九
jiǔ九
jiǔ九
。
The fineness of this gold bar is 999.
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Lǎo老
yín银
yuán元
de的
chéng成
sè色
tōng通
cháng常
bǐ比
xīn新
zhù铸
de的
zú足
yī一
xiē些
。
Old silver dollars usually have higher purity than newly minted ones.
noun
quality; condition; grade
Extended meaning referring to the general quality, grade, or condition of merchandise, produce, or goods—not limited to metals.
Zhè这
pī批
chá茶
yè叶
de的
chéng成
sè色
hěn很
hǎo好
，
wèi味
yě也
qīng清
xiāng香
。
The quality of this batch of tea leaves is excellent, and the taste is fragrant and fresh.
Kàn看
shuǐ水
guǒ果
de的
chéng成
sè色
jiù就
zhī知
dào道
xīn新
bù不
xīn新
xiān鲜
。
You can tell if the fruit is fresh just by looking at its condition.
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Zhè这
pī批
huò货
de的
chéng成
sè色
cēn参
cī差
bù不
qí齐
，
xū需
yào要
zǐ仔
xì细
tiāo挑
xuǎn选
。
The quality of this batch of goods is uneven, requiring careful selection.