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限制
xiànzhì
Description
"限制"的意思是不让某个东西超过一定的范围或数量。
"限制" means not allowing something to exceed a certain range or quantity.
它可以做动词，也可以做名词，常常用在规则、法律或者时间上面。
It can be used as a verb or a noun, often related to rules, laws, or time.
Meanings
限制xiànzhì
to limit or restrict something
这里限制车速，不能开太快。
Speed is limited here; you can't drive too fast.
限制xiànzhì
a limit or restriction
这个网站对年龄有限制。
This website has an age restriction.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
限 means 'limit/boundary' and 制 means 'control/regulate', together forming 'to restrict'.
- Nuance
限制 stresses setting boundaries; 控制 (kòngzhì) stresses actively managing or dominating.
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