Definition
限 (xiàn) is a concise verb meaning 'to limit, restrict', often used in formal or written contexts, especially with time or quantity (e.g., 限购, 限时). 限制 (xiànzhì) is the more general and common word for 'restrict'; 限于 (xiànyú) means 'to be limited to' and is followed by a noun or phrase.
verb
to limitto restrict
Easily confused
- 跟gēnlook-alike(preposition) with; together with; (indicating comparison) compared to
- 先xiānsound-alikefirst, in advance, before others
- 根gēnlook-alike(noun) root; basis; origin
- 线xiànsound-alikethread; string; wire; line
- 眼yǎnlook-alikeeye
- 险xiǎnsound-alike(adjective) dangerous, perilous
- 献xiànsound-aliketo offer, to present (with respect, e.g. flowers, gifts, opinion)
- 陷xiànsound-aliketo sink into, to get stuck in (physical substance); to cave in
- 显xiǎnsound-alike(adjective) prominent, conspicuous, obvious
- 县xiànsound-alikecounty
Examples
- 限。Měi rén xiàn gòu liǎng běn.Each person is limited to buying two copies.
- 限。Shēnqǐng shíjiān xiàn dào běn yuè dǐ.The application deadline is limited to the end of this month.
- 限。Zhè zhāng piào bù xiàn zuòwèi.This ticket is not restricted to a specific seat.
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