内在 nèizài inner
inner; internal; intrinsic; innate
How to remember 内在: 内 inside + 在 at = inner.
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How it is used
- 'Inner, intrinsic, inherent' - 内在的价值 (nèizài de jiàzhí) intrinsic value, 内在联系 (nèizài liánxì) an internal/underlying connection.
- Contrasts with 外在 (wàizài, external/outward). Points to qualities built into something's nature rather than imposed from outside.