noi6 bou6內部内部
Jyutpingnoi6 bou6
Yalenoih bouh
Definition
Interior, internal, or inner part of a structure, space, or organization.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the inner workings or hidden aspects of an organization, group, or physical space. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone, often used when discussing sensitive information or structural details that are not meant for public consumption.
Examples
The internal structure of this company is very complex.
Do you know what happened inside their organization?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the inside of a physical container like a box or a room, where 裡面 or 入面 are much more natural choices. It is primarily reserved for abstract entities like organizations or complex systems.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
