COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 内 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 人 entering a door 冂
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How to Write 内 (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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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
nèi
内
inside
Common words
nèi róng
内容
content; substance; details
nèi xīn
内心
heart; innermost being; (math.) incenter
yǐ nèi
以内
within; less than
nèi bù
内部
interior; inside (part, section); internal
zài nèi
在内
(included) in it; among them
nèi hán
内涵
meaningful content; implication; (semantics) connotation; inner qualities (of a person)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 内
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 内
Common words and phrases
nèi róng
content; substance; details
nèi xīn
heart; innermost being; (math.) incenter
yǐ nèi
within; less than
nèi bù
interior; inside (part, section); internal
zài nèi
(included) in it; among them
nèi hán
meaningful content; implication; (semantics) connotation; inner qualities (of a person)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 内?
内 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 内 (nèi) mean?
内 (nèi) means inside.
What is the radical of 内?
The radical of 内 is 入, associated with Not yet classified.