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“inner” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinnèi zài

Example

幸福感常常内在于小事之中。xìng fú gǎn cháng cháng nèi zài yú xiǎo shì zhī zhōng

A sense of happiness often lies in small things.

Illustration for 内在 (inner)

How to say “inner” in Chinese

“Inner” in Chinese is 内在 (nèi zài).

A quality or state that belongs within something or forms part of its nature, rather than appearing only on the surface.

Full entry for 内在: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 内在

艺术作品的内在价值需要细细体会。yì shù zuò pǐn de nèi zài jià zhí xū yào xì xì tǐ huì

You need to take time to appreciate the intrinsic value of a work of art.

Tips for using 内在

  • In everyday conversation, this adjective often sounds formal or abstract, so it appears more naturally in reflective, academic, or written statements than in casual descriptions of a physical location.

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