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“introverted” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinnèi xiàng

Example

内向的人不太爱在聚会上说话。nèi xiàng de rén bú tài ài zài jù huì shàng shuō huà

Introverted people do not talk much at parties.

Illustration for 内向 (introverted)

How to say “introverted” in Chinese

“Introverted” in Chinese is 内向 (nèi xiàng).

A personality that keeps attention and expression turned inward, favoring quiet settings or familiar company.

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

Example sentences with 内向

小时候他很内向,不太愿意和陌生人说话。xiǎo shí hòu tā hěn nèi xiàng bú tài yuàn yì hé mò shēng rén shuō huà

When he was young, he was very introverted and did not really want to talk to strangers.

Tips for using 内向

  • The word describes a personality tendency rather than a complete lack of social ability, so a quiet person may still speak actively in a familiar group.

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