Learn a Chinese Character - 内 (nèi) - Inside/Internal

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 冂 (enclosure radical)

Stroke Count: 4 (4 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 冂 + 人 (enclosure + person)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: nèi (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

内 primarily means inside or internal, and is used to describe things within a boundary or scope.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 内部 (nèi bù) - internal, inside
• 内容 (nèi róng) - content
• 国内 (guó nèi) - domestic, within the country

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

内 is primarily used as a noun or adjective to describe things within a boundary or scope.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 内 is often associated with concepts of inner strength and internal harmony.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 内 as "enclosure person" - the 冂 represents an enclosure, and 人 means person, together forming the concept of being inside.