年限 (nián xiàn) — a fixed number of years set as a time limit, term, or duration
Definition
年限 is the set number of years for a limit or duration (e.g. service, warranty, age limit). 期限 is the broader 'time limit / deadline' for any task; 年限 specifically counts years.
noun
a fixed number of years set as a time limittermor duration
Examples
- 年限。Zhè ge chǎn pǐn de bǎo xiū nián xiàn shì liǎng nián.The warranty period for this product is two years.
- 年限。Nín bì xū liǎo jiě zū lìn hé tong nián xiàn de xiāng guān tiáo kuǎn.You must understand the relevant terms of the lease contract duration.
- 年限。Jiào shī gǎng wèi de tuì xiū nián xiàn tōng cháng wèi sān shí nián.The retirement age limit for teaching positions is usually thirty years.
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