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有限

yǒuxiàn

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“有限”的意思是数量或程度不多、有一定的界限。

"有限" means having a limited quantity or degree, with certain boundaries.

比如时间有限、能力有限,都表示不是无限的。

For example, 时间有限 (limited time) and 能力有限 (limited ability) both indicate something is not infinite.

Meanings

有限yǒuxiàn

limited; finite; not much

我的时间有限,我们快点吧。

My time is limited, let's hurry up.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    有 (to have) + 限 (limit), literally "having a limit".

  • Nuance

    often used to politely say something is small or insufficient, e.g. 能力有限.

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