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限 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
限 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
限 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
限 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
限 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
限 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
限 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

限 Stroke Order — How to Write 限

Stroke Order

限 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

限 Radical and Character Components

Components:阝艮

限 is a phono-semantic compound: 阝 (place) carries the meaning, while 艮 indicates the sound.

Radical: 阝 + 6 more strokes

限 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xiàn

Meanings of 限 in Chinese

1

xiàn限

Refers to a specified limit, boundary, or restriction, often indicating a maximum allowable amount or duration (e.g., 'deadline', 'quota').
请注意，这张优惠券的使用期限是本月底。
Please note that the validity period of this coupon is until the end of this month.
To set a boundary or limit; restrict; be limited to; a deadline; a price limit; unlimited.
请在提交前，确认文件大小没有限制
Please confirm that the file size has no limits before submission.
Threshold; a minimum requirement or level that must be met.
对新员工的入职要求设定了最低限度。
A minimum threshold was set for the entry requirements of new employees.
An obstacle or barrier, often referring to a critical pass or a restriction that acts as a hindrance.
我们必须跨越这道天然的关限。
We must cross this natural barrier.

Common Words and Phrases with 限

1
xiàn限dìng定
To limit or restrict something; to set a specific scope or boundary.
本次优惠活动的商品数量是限定的。
The number of items for this promotional offer is limited.
2
xiàn限dù度
A limit or limitation; a boundary for an extent, degree, or amount.
我们应该知道自己的能力限度，不要超负荷工作。
We should know the limits of our own abilities and avoid overworking.
3
xiàn限é额
A limit or quota on an amount or quantity.
为了控制成本，每个部门的差旅费用都有明确的限额
To control costs, each department has a clear limit on travel expenses.
4
xiàn限jià价
price limit
为了确保市场稳定，政府对某些必需品实行了限价政策。
To ensure market stability, the government implemented a price limit policy on certain essential goods.
5
xiàn限liàng量
limited quantity; restricted amount
这款限量版球鞋非常受欢迎，很快就销售一空。
This limited edition sneaker is very popular and quickly sold out.
6
xiàn限lìng令
a time-limited order or command
新的交通限令规定了车辆在市中心的速度上限。
The new traffic restriction order stipulates the maximum speed for vehicles in the city center.
7
xiàn限qī期
a limited period of time; a set deadline
公司要求员工在限期内完成报告。
The company requires employees to complete the report within the specified deadline.
8
xiàn限yú于
be limited to; be restricted to
会议的讨论仅限于技术问题。
The discussion of the meeting was limited to technical issues.
9
xiàn限zhì制
To set a limit or boundary on something; to restrict or confine.
学校对学生玩电子游戏的时间有限制
The school has restrictions on the amount of time students can play video games.

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Questions about 限

What does 限 mean in Chinese?

限 (xiàn) means “Refers to a specified limit” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 限?

限 is pronounced xiàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 限 have?

限 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 限?

限 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 限?

The radical of 限 is 阝, and 限 is a phono-semantic compound.