内向

nèi xiàng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. reserved (personality)
2. introverted
3. (economics etc) domestic-oriented

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 外向 wài xiàng 外向 wài xiàng extroverted (personality) Opposite personality type: extroverted.: extroverted (personality)

Related words

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• 害羞 hài xiū 害羞 hài xiū shy Used to describe someone shy or bashful; 内向 is more about being introverted or reserved.: shy
• 沉默寡言 chén mò guǎ yán 沉默寡言 chén mò guǎ yán habitually silent (idiom) Idiom for being taciturn; often associated with introverted behavior.: habitually silent (idiom)

Synonyms

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• 内敛 nèi liǎn 内敛 nèi liǎn introverted Describes a restrained, reserved personality, similar to 内向.: introverted

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 性格 to say 性格内向 (introverted personality).

Common mistakes

Not to be confused with 害羞 (shy); 内向 is a personality trait, while 害羞 is an emotional state.

Example Sentences

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我的性格比较 内向 ，不太喜欢参加聚会。

I am quite introverted and don't really enjoy going to parties.

他很 内向 。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 1148327)

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Child Words of 内向

• 内 内 nèi: inside
• 向 向 xiàng: towards