Writing
限度 (xiàn dù) — how to say "limit" in Chinese
限度
Limit, extent
noun
Character composition
限
to limit
度
degree, measure
Radicals / Keys
广
Dotted cliff
#53 · yǎn · 3 strokes
阜
Mound
#170 · fù · 8 strokes
Collocations
合理的限度
hé lǐ de xiàn dù
reasonable limit
超过限度
chāo guò xiàn dù
exceed the limit
Examples
我们应该在合理的限度内使用资源。
We should use resources within reasonable limits.
这有它的限度。
This has its limit.
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Frequently asked questions
Limit in Chinese meaning
"limit" in Chinese is 限度 (xiàn dù).
限度 meaning in English
限度 (xiàn dù) means "Limit, extent".
How is 限度 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiàn dù (written as xian du, xiandu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "limit" in Chinese characters?
It is written 限度: 限 has 8 strokes, 度 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 限度?
限度 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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