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极限
jíxiàn
Description
极限是指一个东西能到的最大或者最后的地方，不能再多了。
A 极限 refers to the maximum or final point something can reach, beyond which it cannot go.
人们常常说身体的极限，或者一个数学里的极限。
People often talk about the body's 极限 or a 极限 in mathematics.
Meanings
极限jíxiàn
the limit; the maximum extent
跑马拉松是对身体的极限挑战。
Running a marathon is an extreme physical challenge.
极限jíxiàn
limit (in mathematics)
老师教我们怎么算这个函数的极限。
The teacher taught us how to calculate the limit of this function.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
极 (extreme) + 限 (limit), together meaning the utmost boundary.
- Nuance
极限 stresses an absolute maximum, while 限度 often means a reasonable acceptable bound.
In videos
“我们还测试了小鹿当前的负重极限”
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