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Definition
Standard of quality; level or benchmark.
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How it's used
Focuses on the quality or level of performance rather than just a baseline requirement. It is frequently used to evaluate services, skills, or professional output. When someone says a person has 水準, they are complimenting their consistent ability to deliver good results.
Measure word
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Their performance this time is of a very high standard.
What do you think of the standard of this restaurant?
Related words
Common phrases
high standard
low standard
maintain the standard
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 程度, which usually refers to a level of proficiency or intensity, such as language ability or the severity of a situation. 水準 is specifically about the quality or standard of an outcome.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
