How to Say ‘Inside / toward the inside’ in Simplified Chinese
靠里面的
kào lǐ miàn de
[kaow lee-myen duh]
💬 Usage Tip: The [的] links the location phrase to the noun: [靠里面的桌子] = "the table toward the back." This pattern works widely: [靠窗的位子] = "the seat by the window."
Phrase Breakdown
靠
kào
[kaow]
near; close to
Shows proximity, here referring to a location toward the inner area.
我想要靠里面的位置。
I would like a seat further inside.
里面
lǐ miàn
[lee-myen]
inside; inner area
The back or inner part of a room or restaurant.
靠里面的桌子更安静。
The tables further inside are quieter.
的
de
[duh]
possessive/descriptive particle
Links 'inside' as a description to the noun that follows.
靠里面的位置很好。
The seat further inside is very good.
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