English–Chinese
“statute of limitations” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshí xiào
Example
这件事已经过了时效，不能再起诉了。zhè jiàn shì yǐ jīng guò le shí xiào bù néng zài qǐ sù le
The statute of limitations for this matter has already expired, so no lawsuit can be filed.
How to say “statute of limitations” in Chinese
“Statute of limitations” in Chinese is 时效 (shí xiào).
A legal clock that keeps a claim enforceable until the allowed period runs out.
Example sentences with 时效
退货申请如果超出时效，可能无法受理。tuì huò shēn qǐng rú guǒ chāo chū shí xiào kě néng wú fǎ shòu lǐ
A return request may not be accepted if it exceeds the statute of limitations.
Tips for using 时效
- Everyday Chinese uses this noun mainly for legal time limits, while ordinary product expiry dates are described with a different expression.