The Chinese word 潜质 (qiánzhì) is a modern compound noun formed by combining two meaningful characters: 潜 (qián), which means "hidden", "latent", or "submerged", and 质 (zhì), which signifies "intrinsic quality", "nature", or "character". Together, they create a concept where 潜 modifies 质, resulting in the meaning of "latent quality" or "inherent potential". The term logically describes a valuable capability or talent that is not yet fully apparent or developed, lying beneath the surface of current demonstration, and is used broadly in contexts like education, talent assessment, and personal development.