Definitions
(noun)
grade; rank; quality
(noun)
character; disposition; nature
(verb)
to taste; to sample
(verb)
to judge; to evaluate
Etymology
Triple of 口. Depicts several types of things together.
About
The character "品" is composed of three instances of the component "口", meaning "mouth", arranged in a stacked formation. This structure visually conveys a sense of multiplicity or collective assessment, originating from the idea of many mouths speaking, tasting, or passing judgment. Its early meanings centered on evaluating and discriminating, leading to senses of grading, classifying, and denoting the quality or rank of something. Over time, its semantic field expanded to encompass the objects being classified, giving rise to meanings such as "item", "product", or "article". Additionally, it acquired abstract applications, referring to a person's moral character or conduct, derived from the concept of social appraisal.
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这是一个好产品。
我喜欢品尝咖啡。
这个品牌很受欢迎。
食品质量非常重要。
我们注重产品的品质。
品尝美食是一种享受。
他的品德高尚，受人尊敬。
在购买电子产品时，要仔细检查其品质。