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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
内需nèixūdomestic demandHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #65892, Very Hard
nèixū(nei4xu1)nei xu T4
  1. 1domestic demand
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March 24, 2026

内需(內需)nèixū(nei4xu1)

内需 (nèi xū) refers to domestic demand, which is the total demand for goods and services within a country. It encompasses consumer spending, business investments, and government expenditures, playing a crucial role in a nation's economic health. The term is often used in discussions about economic policy and market analysis.

Strokes18Frequency#65892DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The concept of 内需 is particularly relevant in China as the government emphasizes boosting domestic consumption to shift the economy from export-driven growth to sustainable, internal demand-driven growth, reflecting recent economic policy changes.

Memory Tip

Think of 内 (nèi) as 'inside' or 'within' and 需 (xū) as 'need' or 'demand'. Imagine a bustling marketplace inside a country where people are actively buying what they need, representing the internal economy. Picture this marketplace thriving to remember that it's all about the demand within the nation.

Meanings of 内需

nèixū(nei4xu1)
1domestic demand
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内需Simplified
內需Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 内需 with 外需 (wài xū), which means foreign demand. This term is typically used in economic contexts, so maintain a formal register when discussing it. Common collocations include '刺激内需' (cìjī nèi xū) meaning 'stimulate domestic demand'.

HSK Study Tips

While 内需 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with HSK Level 5 economic terms like 经济 (jīngjì - economy) and 市场 (shìchǎng - market). Focus on understanding its usage in economic discussions to enhance your comprehension of related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 内需 with 外需, leading to incorrect statements about economic conditions. For example, saying '内需下降' (nèi xū xiàjiàng - domestic demand decreases) when referring to foreign demand would be incorrect; it should be '外需下降' (wài xū xiàjiàng).

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Component Characters

内nèiinside
HSK 44 strokes入
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需xūto require
HSK 514 strokes雨
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How to say domestic demand in Chinese

“domestic demand” in Chinese is内需nèixū

内需 (nèi xū) refers to domestic demand, which is the total demand for goods and services within a country. It encompasses consumer spending, business investments, and government expenditures, playing a crucial role in a nation's economic health. The term is often used in discussions about economic policy and market analysis.

When to use 内需

Be cautious not to confuse 内需 with 外需 (wài xū), which means foreign demand. This term is typically used in economic contexts, so maintain a formal register when discussing it. Common collocations include '刺激内需' (cìjī nèi xū) meaning 'stimulate domestic demand'.

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Learners often confuse 内需 with 外需, leading to incorrect statements about economic conditions. For example, saying '内需下降' (nèi xū xiàjiàng - domestic demand decreases) when referring to foreign demand would be incorrect; it should be '外需下降' (wài xū xiàjiàng).

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You can say, '政府希望通过增加投资来刺激内需', which means 'The government hopes to stimulate domestic demand by increasing investment.'

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