以内

yǐ nèi

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. within
2. less than

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 以外 yǐ wài 以外 yǐ wài apart from 表示超出某个范围: apart from

Related words

2 items

• 以上 yǐ shàng 以上 yǐ shàng that level or higher 表示多于或高于某个数量或标准: that level or higher
• 以下 yǐ xià 以下 yǐ xià that level or lower 表示少于或低于某个数量或标准: that level or lower

Synonyms

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• 之内 zhī nèi 之内 zhī nèi inside 在某个范围、时间或数量里: inside

Usage notes

Common mistakes

以内 always comes after the number or range expression, not before (e.g., 三天以内, not 以内三天).

Formality

Common in both spoken and written Mandarin; can be used in formal and informal contexts, but note that it refers to 'within a range' or 'less than' when following numbers.

Example Sentences

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请在一个小时 以内 完成作业。

Please finish the homework within one hour.

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Child Words of 以内

• 以 以 yǐ: to use
• 内 内 nèi: inside