内蒙古

內蒙古
Nèi Měnggǔ
proper noun #88,085

Meanings

  1. 1 Inner Mongolia (autonomous region in northern China)

Characters

Literally 'Inner Mongol', refers to the southern part of the traditional Mongol homeland, as opposed to Outer Mongolia (modern-day Mongolia).

Examples

HSK 5
Wǒ xǐhuan Nèi Měnggǔ de cǎoyuán.
I like the grasslands of Inner Mongolia.
HSK 7-9
Nèi Měnggǔ yǐ qí nǎizhìpǐn ér wénmíng.
Inner Mongolia is famous for its dairy products.

Tips

culture
Inner Mongolia is known for its distinctive Mongol culture, including traditional music, dance, and clothing.
usage
Be aware of the distinction between 内蒙古 (Inner Mongolia) and 外蒙古 (Outer Mongolia, i.e. the country of Mongolia).

Stroke Order

nèi
méng