限定 (xiàn dìng) — to limit, to restrict (to a certain range or condition)
Definition
限定 sets a defined boundary or condition on what counts — 'limit to / confine to' (e.g. 时间限定在两小时). 限制 and 限 are the more general 'restrict' verbs; 限定 emphasizes the explicit boundary itself.
verb
to limitto restrict (to a certain range or condition)
Examples
- 限定。Zhè cì kǎo shì de shí jiān xiàn dìng zài liǎng xiǎo shí yǐ nèi.The time for this exam is limited to within two hours.
- 限定。Měi gè rén xiàn dìng de bào míng rén shù bù néng chāo guò sān gè.The number of registrations each person is limited to cannot exceed three.
- 限定。Zhè ge xiàng mù xiàn dìng de gōng zuò fàn wéi zhī bāo kuò guó nèi shì chǎng.The work scope limited for this project only includes the domestic market.
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