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有限

yǒuxiàn

Description

"有限"的意思是数量或程度不多，有一个限度，不是无限的。

"有限" means having a limited quantity or degree, not infinite.

我们常说时间有限、钱有限，也常在公司名字里看到"有限公司"。

We often say time is 有限, money is 有限, and also see "有限公司" in company names.

Meanings

有限yǒuxiàn

limited; finite; not much

我的时间有限，请快点说。

My time is limited, please speak quickly.

有限公司yǒuxiàn gōngsī

limited company (in company names)

他在一家有限公司工作。

He works at a limited company.

Related words

无限限制有限公司限度公司

Notes

  • Etymology

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

  • Nuance

    opposite of 无限 (unlimited); often describes time, money, or resources.

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