内 (nèi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 内 (nèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 内 (nèi) means "inside; inner; internal". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 入.

Q: How do you write 内 stroke by stroke?

内 has 4 strokes. The radical is 入. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 内 and 入?

内 (nèi) and 入 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 内?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 入. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 内?

Common words containing 内 include: 室内 (shì nèi) — Indoor; interior.; 内容 (nèi róng) — content; substance; 国内 (guó nèi) — Domestic / Internal.

How to Write 内

The character 内 (nèi) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 入 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

内 is pronounced nèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means inside; inner; internal.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 内 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 内

室内 shì nèi

Indoor; interior.

内容 nèi róng

content; substance

国内 guó nèi

Domestic / Internal

Example Sentences

室内非常暖和。

shì nèi fēi cháng nuǎn huo

It is very warm indoors.

这本书的内容很好。

zhè běn shū de nèi róng hěn hǎo

The content of this book is very good.

国内交通很方便。

guó nèi jiāo tōng hěn fāng biàn

Domestic transportation is very convenient.

Similar Characters

入 rù

全 quán

Practice Writing 内 (nèi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 内

What does 内 (nèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 内 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 内 and 入?

What mistakes do learners make writing 内?

What common words use 内?

How to Write 内 (nèi)