Chinese word

限时

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiàn shí

Meaning

  • adjectivelimited-time

Example

这次是限时优惠，别错过。zhè cì shì xiàn shí yōu huì bié cuò guò

This is a limited-time discount, so don't miss it.

Illustration for 限时 (limited-time)

More examples

网店今天有限时折扣，库存有限。wǎng diàn jīn tiān yǒu xiàn shí zhé kòu kù cún yǒu xiàn

The online store has a limited-time discount today, and stock is limited.

Core concept

An offer or activity enclosed within a fixed stretch of time.

Common phrases

  • 限时优惠xiàn shí yōu huì

    limited-time special offer

  • 限时折扣xiàn shí zhé kòu

    limited-time discount

  • 限时抢购xiàn shí qiǎng gòu

    limited-time sale

  • 限时促销xiàn shí cù xiāo

    limited-time promotion

Similar words

暂时zàn shí: Describes a state or situation that lasts for a while rather than forever.
临时lín shí: Describes something arranged or used for a temporary need.
短期duǎn qī: Describes something that lasts for a short period.

Definition in Chinese

在限定的时间内有效或进行的；时间有期限的。zài xiàn dìng de shí jiān nèi yǒu xiào huò jìn xíng de shí jiān yǒu qī xiàn de

Word origin

The compound joins 限 (xiàn, "limit") + 时 (shí, "time"), giving the sense of something bounded by a set period.

Usage tips

  • The word marks a time condition, not necessarily an exact clock time, so the surrounding notice may provide the actual end date or hour.

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