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“limited” in Chinese

Chinese

Also限量 (xiàn liàng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǒu xiàn

Example

我们的时间有限,要尽快决定。wǒ men de shí jiān yǒu xiàn yào jǐn kuài jué dìng

Our time is limited, so we need to decide as soon as possible.

Illustration for 有限 (limited)

How to say “limited” in Chinese

“Limited” in Chinese is 有限 (yǒu xiàn).

Something has a clear limit, so it cannot keep growing or continue forever.

Full entry for 有限: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 有限

这次会议的座位有限请提前预约。zhè cì huì yì de zuò wèi yǒu xiàn qǐng tí qián yù yuē

The seats for this meeting are limited, so please reserve one in advance.

Tips for using 有限

  • This adjective can describe time, money, space, or ability without saying who set the boundary, which keeps the statement neutral in ordinary conversation.

Other Chinese words for “limited”

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限量

xiàn liàng

adjectivelimited

这款鞋是限量发售,很快就卖完了。zhè kuǎn xié shì xiàn liàng fā shòu hěn kuài jiù mài wán le

These shoes were released in limited quantities and sold out quickly.

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