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限
xiàn
Description
"限"的意思是给一件事定一个不能超过的范围或数量。
"限" means to set a range or quantity that cannot be exceeded for something.
我们常说"限时""限量"，也说"这个只限今天用"。
We often say "限时" (time limit), "限量" (limited quantity), and also "这个只限今天用" (this is only limited to use today).
Meanings
限xiàn
to limit; to restrict
这个活动只限学生参加。
This event is limited to students.
限xiàn
limit; bound
这里的车速有上限。
There is a speed limit for vehicles here.
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Notes
- Nuance
often bound in compounds (限制, 限量, 期限); standalone verb use usually means "restricted to".
- Etymology
originally meant a boundary or threshold, extended to "limit".
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