Stroke order for 内

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Basic Meaning

n
A location noun. Often used to form compound words indicating location or scope, such as 国内 (domestic), 室内 (indoor).
Inside; interior (the opposite of 'outside').
方位词。里边(跟“外”相对)。
Words:
内定内情内衣国内室内
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (qǐng)(zài)(fáng)(jiān)(nèi)(děng)()
    Please wait for me inside the room.
  2. (guó)(nèi)()(yóu)(xiàn)(zài)(hěn)(shòu)(huān)(yíng)
    Domestic tourism is very popular now.
n
Used in traditional or formal contexts to refer to family relations. For example, 内人 (my wife, humble), 内弟 (wife's younger brother).
Wife or the relatives of one's wife.
妻子或妻子一方的亲属。
Words:
内弟内人内助惧内内侄
Sentences:
  1. ()(xiàng)()(jiā)(jiè)(shào)(shì)(nèi)(rén)
    He introduced to everyone: "This is my wife."
  2. ()(nèi)()(xià)()(yuè)(yào)(lái)(běi)(jīng)(gōng)(zuò)
    My wife's younger brother is coming to work in Beijing next month.
n
Often appears in medical or emotional contexts, e.g., 内心 (innermost heart), 内脏 (internal organs), 内伤 (internal injury).
Refers to the inner heart/feelings or internal organs.
指内心或内脏。
Words:
内伤五内俱焚内心内脏
Sentences:
  1. ()(wài)(biǎo)(lěng)(jìng)(dàn)(nèi)(xīn)(hěn)(jǐn)(zhāng)
    She looks calm on the outside, but she is very nervous inside.
  2. ()(shēng)(shuō)()(shòu)(le)(nèi)(shāng)()(yào)(xiū)(xi)
    The doctor said he had an internal injury and needed rest.
n
An archaic term, primarily used in historical contexts. The most common word is 大内.
Refers to the imperial palace; within the palace.
指皇宫,宫内。
Words:
大内
Sentences:
  1. (zài)()(dài)()(nèi)(shì)(huáng)()()(zhù)(de)()(fāng)
    In ancient times, the 'Danei' (Great Within) was where the emperor lived.

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