以内 (yǐ nèi) — within; less than
Definition
以内 means 'within / no more than' a limit (time, distance, number). Unlike 里 or 内, it pairs with a specific boundary — '三公里以内' means 'within 3 km'.
noun
withinless than
Examples
- 以内。Qǐng zài sān tiān yǐ nèi wán chéng.Please complete it within three days.
- 以内。Zhè ge jià gé zài yì bǎi yuán yǐ nèi.This price is within 100 yuan.
- 以内。Wǒ men bì xū zài guī dìng shí jiān yǐ nèi dào.We must arrive within the specified time.
Grammar
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