COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 內 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 入 entering a door 冂
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How to Write 內 (nèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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nèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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Common words
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 內
Say “nèi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 內
Common words and phrases
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IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“內”。
Zhège zì shì “nèi”.
This character is “內”.
我正在学习“內”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “nèi” zì.
I am learning the character “內”.
请写一遍“內”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “nèi”.
Please write “內” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 內?
內 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 內 (nèi) mean?
內 (nèi) means inside.
What is the radical of 內?
The radical of 內 is 入, associated with Not yet classified.