How to Say ‘Indoors’ in Simplified Chinese
室内
shì nèi
[shir nay]
Phrase Breakdown
室
shì
[shir]
room; indoor space
The character 室 refers to a room or enclosed space, forming part of the word for indoors.
室内的座位比较安静。
The indoor seats are relatively quiet.
内
nèi
[nay]
inside; inner
The character 内 means inside or internal, forming part of the word for indoors.
我想坐室内。
I would like to sit indoors.
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