Writing
限 (xiàn) — how to say "limit" in Chinese
限
Limit
verb
Character composition
限
to limit
Radicals / Keys
阜
Mound
#170 · fù · 8 strokes
Collocations
限人数
xiàn rén shù
limit the number of people
限时间
xiàn shí jiān
limit time
Examples
这个规则限制了我们的自由。
This rule limits our freedom.
有限的时间。
Limited time.
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Frequently asked questions
Limit in Chinese meaning
"limit" in Chinese is 限 (xiàn).
What does 限 mean in English?
限 (xiàn) means "Limit".
How is 限 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiàn (written as xian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "limit" in Chinese characters?
It is written 限 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 限?
限 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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