Chinese word

限额

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiàn é

Meaning

  • nounlimit

Example

银行对取款设有限额。yín háng duì qú kuǎn shè yǒu xiàn é

The bank sets a limit on withdrawals.

Illustration for 限额 (limit)

More examples

超出限额会被收取手续费。chāo chū xiàn é huì bèi shōu qǔ shǒu xù fèi

A service fee is charged when you exceed the limit.

Core concept

A numerical ceiling that sets how much is allowed within a defined scope.

Common phrases

  • 每日取款限额měi rì qú kuǎn xiàn é

    daily cash withdrawal limit

  • 超出限额chāo chū xiàn é

    go over the limit

  • 查看限额chá kàn xiàn é

    check the limit

Similar words

上限shàng xiàn: The highest numerical value permitted within a set range.
限度xiàn dù: The greatest degree or quantity considered acceptable.
额度é dù: The amount available for use under a financial or credit arrangement.

Definition in Chinese

对某项事务规定的可用最高数额或上限。duì mǒu xiàng shì wù guī dìng de kě yòng zuì gāo shù é huò shàng xiàn

Word origin

限 (xiàn, "limit") + 额 (é, "amount") forms a compound for an amount that has a fixed upper boundary.

Usage tips

  • In banking and payment contexts, the surrounding time or transaction scope matters because the ceiling may apply to one action, one day, or a longer period.

Other meanings

  • quotanoun

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