限度 (xiàn dù) — limit, limitation
Definition
限度 (xiàndù) names a general limit or bound, often an inherent ceiling (e.g. 能力的限度). It is a static noun; for actively imposing a limit use the verb 限制. 界限 is a dividing line between things, and 期限 is a time deadline.
noun
limitlimitation
Examples
- 。Rén de néng lì shì yǒu xiàn dù de.A person's ability has its limits.
- 限度。Zhè cì kǎo shì de shí jiān xiàn dù shì liǎng xiǎo shí.The time limit for this exam is two hours.
- 限度。Huā qián bù néng chāo guò zì jǐ de xiàn dù.You can't spend beyond your own limits.
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