内部

The Chinese word 内部 (nèibù) means "inside" or "interior". It is composed of two characters: 内 (nèi), which means "inside" or "internal", and 部 (bù), which means "part" or "section". The word 内部 can be used to refer to the inside of a physical space, such as a room or a building, or to the internal workings of an organization or system. For example, the phrase 内部结构 (nèibù jiégòu) means "internal structure", and the phrase 内部矛盾 (nèibù máodùn) means "internal conflict".The character 内 (nèi) is derived from the oracle bone script, which is the earliest known form of Chinese writing. In the oracle bone script, the character 内 is depicted as a person standing inside a house. The character 部 (bù) is also derived from the oracle bone script, and it is depicted as a hand holding a knife. The combination of these two characters creates the word 内部, which represents the idea of "inside" or "interior".The word 内部 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is used in a variety of contexts.