Chinese
shìnèi
Meaning: indoors / interior
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

室內
室
內
室内
室
内

Example sentences

It's raining outside, let's go indoors.
保持室內空氣流通。
保持室内空气流通。
Keep the indoor air circulating.
這座建築的室內設計風格典雅,展現出主人的高尚品味。
这座建筑的室内设计风格典雅,展现出主人的高尚品味。
The interior design style of this building is elegant, showing the owner's noble taste.
大家都去野餐了,唯獨他留在室內。
大家都去野餐了,唯独他留在室内。
Everyone went to the picnic, but only he stayed indoors.
這場比賽因雨改爲室內進行。
这场比赛因雨改为室内进行。
The match was changed to indoors due to rain.

Usage Notes

Refers to the inside of a building or room.

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