Meaning
内容 refers to the substance, subject matter, or information contained within something. It's commonly used to describe what's inside a book, document, speech, website, or any container of information. The word emphasizes the actual material or ideas rather than the form or appearance.
Usage
This is a very common word in both spoken and written Chinese, used across all registers. It's frequently seen in academic, business, and everyday contexts when discussing what something contains or covers. Often appears in phrases like '主要内容' (main content) or '内容丰富' (rich in content).
Examples
- 01这本书的内容很有意思。.The content of this book is very interesting.
- 02会议的主要内容是讨论明年的计划。.The main content of the meeting is to discuss next year's plans.
Characters
Common collocations
- 内容丰富rich in content
- 主要内容main content
- 内容简介content summary
- 教学内容teaching content
Antonyms
Origin
Literally combines '内' (inside) and '容' (to contain), creating the meaning of 'what is contained inside.' The word reflects the Chinese tendency to form abstract nouns by combining concrete spatial or physical concepts.