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期限
qīxiàn
Description
“期限”是做一件事情的最后时间，过了这个时间就不行了。
"期限" is the final time to do something; after this time, it is no longer allowed.
我们常说“报名期限”或者“还书期限”。
We often say "报名期限" (registration deadline) or "还书期限" (book return deadline).
Meanings
期限qīxiàn
deadline; time limit
作业的期限是下周五。
The deadline for the assignment is next Friday.
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Notes
- Etymology
期 (period of time) + 限 (limit), literally 'the limit of a time period'.
- Nuance
often used with 到期 (reach the deadline) and 超过期限 (exceed the deadline).
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