Definition
年限 (nián xiàn) refers to a fixed number of years that serves as a time limit, term, or duration, often in formal contexts like warranties, contracts, or retirement. It differs from 期限 (qī xiàn), which is a general deadline or time limit not necessarily measured in years, and from 岁月 (suì yuè), which poetically evokes the emotional weight of passing time.
noun
a fixed number of years set as a time limittermor duration
Examples
- 年限。Zhège chǎnpǐn de bǎoxiū nián xiàn shì liǎng nián.The warranty period for this product is two years.
- 年限。Nín bìxū liǎojiě zūlìn hétong nián xiàn de xiāngguān tiáokuǎn.You must understand the relevant terms of the lease contract duration.
- 年限。Jiàoshī gǎngwèi de tuìxiū nián xiàn tōngcháng wéi sānshí nián.The retirement age limit for teaching positions is usually thirty years.
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