HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
内 — inside
- Reading
- nèi
- Meaning
- inside; within; inner
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
内 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is nèi and it means inside; within; inner. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
内 appears in everyday chinese words such as 内 (inside, within), 以内 (within, less than) and 内容 (content).
Chinese words containing 内
Frequently asked questions
What does 内 mean in Chinese?
内 means inside; within; inner in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 内 read?
内 is read nèi. Reading it inside real words — 内 and 以内 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 内 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 内 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 内 in a word?
A common word containing 内 is 内 (nèi) — "inside, within". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 内 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 内 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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