HSK · Level 88
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Chinese word
极限
Pronunciation
Pinyinjí xiàn
Meaning
- nounlimit
Example
他的耐心到了极限。tā de nài xīn dào le jí xiàn
His patience reached its limit.
More examples
他已经无法承受极限压力。tā yǐ jīng wú fǎ chéng shòu jí xiàn yā lì
He can no longer withstand extreme pressure.
Core concept
The maximum range available before further pressure, effort, or progress becomes impossible.
Common phrases
达到极限dá dào jí xiàn
reach the limit
在极限情况下zài jí xiàn qíng kuàng xià
under extreme conditions
承受极限压力chéng shòu jí xiàn yā lì
withstand extreme pressure
Similar words
上限shàng xiàn: The highest allowed amount or level of something.
下限xià xiàn: The lowest allowed amount or level of something.
限度xiàn dù: The greatest amount or degree that can be accepted, handled, or endured.
Definition in Chinese
达到或接近事物或能力的最大限度，不能再继续或承受更多。dá dào huò jiē jìn shì wù huò néng lì de zuì dà xiàn dù bù néng zài jì xù huò chéng shòu gèng duō
Word origin
极 (jí, "extreme") + 限 (xiàn, "boundary") forms a word for the boundary at the farthest possible degree.
Usage tips
- The noun applies to ordinary workloads and abilities as well as dramatic situations, so it fits both practical conversations and emotional descriptions.
Other meanings
- capacitynoun
Opposites
- 无限wú xiàninfinitynoun
Related words
- 极限值jí xiàn zhílimit valuenoun
- 极限运动jí xiàn yùn dòngextreme sportsnoun