內
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nèi · inside

Master the form, understand its parts, and learn how it behaves in real Chinese.

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Learn every stroke in 內

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Step-by-step explorer

See how 內 is constructed

Switch between the accumulated form and the isolated movement of each stroke.

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Character anatomy

Understand the reusable parts

The decomposition shows how the visual pieces fit together, not necessarily the character’s historical origin.

Writing notes

Shape and proportion

4Total strokes

Count each continuous pen movement once, including turns and hooks.

OverlaidCharacter structure

Keep the whole form centered inside the writing square.

入Key radical

Use the highlighted radical in the animation as a visual anchor for remembering the form.

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Vocabulary in context

Common words with 內

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Example sentences

Notice where 內 sits in each complete thought.

Shì wǒ nèi zài de shòu xìng xiǎng yào tā.是我內在的獸性想要它。

It's the animal in me that wants it.

Source: Tatoeba #803799 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Wǒ de nèi kù shì hēi sè de.我的內褲是黑色的。

My underwear is black.

Source: Tatoeba #10311942 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Wǒ dé yào zài yì zhōu nèi huí jiā.我得要在一週內回家。

I must return home within a week.

Source: Tatoeba #5544846 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Tā kě yǐ zài yì tiān zhī nèi wán chéng.它可以在一天之內完成。

It can be done in a day.

Source: Tatoeba #893493 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Wǒ de nèi kù shì shī de.我的內褲是濕的。

My underpants are wet.

Source: Tatoeba #5414822 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Wǒ kě yǐ zài yì zhōu nèi zuò.我可以在一週內做。

I can do it in a week.

Source: Tatoeba #917933 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Turn reference into recall

How to study 內 in context

  1. Say nèi, then recall the core meaning: inside.
  2. Write all 4 strokes while keeping the overlaid balanced.
  3. Read the complete sentence aloud once, then cover the translation and explain how 內 works in that context.

Definitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.