noi6 zoi6內在内在

Jyutpingnoi6 zoi6

Yalenoih joih

區別詞Uncommon

Definition

Inherent, intrinsic, or internal quality; an inner nature that is not superficial.

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How it's used

Focuses on the qualities or essence that exist within a person or object, rather than their outward appearance. It is frequently used in discussions about personality or character, often contrasted with 外在. Unlike some other abstract terms, it is commonly used in casual conversation when evaluating someone's depth or true nature.

Examples

keoi5佢seoi1雖jin4然joeng6樣maau6貌pou2普tung1通，daan6但noi6內zoi6在hou2好jau5有hei3氣zat1質。

Although she looks plain, she has a very elegant inner quality.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得gaan2揀bun6伴leoi5侶jing1應goi1該tai2睇ngoi6外biu2表ding6定noi6內zoi6在aa4呀？

Do you think one should look at appearance or inner character when choosing a partner?

Common phrases

noi6內zoi6在mei5美

inner beauty

noi6內zoi6在gaa3價zik6值

intrinsic value

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 內心, which specifically refers to one's inner thoughts, feelings, or heart. While 內在 describes a quality or characteristic, 內心 is more about the emotional state or the private world of an individual.