boundary; demarcation; limit
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
boundary; demarcation; dividing line
Refers to the line separating different things, regions, or categories. Often used with verbs like 划清 (draw a clear line).
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
huà划
qīng清
shì是
fēi非
jiè界
xiàn限
。
We must draw a clear line between right and wrong.
Zhè这
liǎng两
gè个
dì地
qū区
de的
jiè界
xiàn限
fēn分
míng明
。
The boundary between these two regions is clearly defined.
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Mó模
hú糊
liǎng两
zhě者
zhī之
jiān间
de的
jiè界
xiàn限
shì是
bù不
míng明
zhì智
de的
。
Blurring the boundaries between the two is unwise.
noun
limit; bounds; extent; ceiling
Refers to the furthest extent or maximum amount of something. Often used in abstract contexts like ambition, ability, or tolerance.
Zhí殖
mín民
zhǔ主
yì义
zhě者
de的
yě野
xīn心
shì是
méi没
yǒu有
jiè界
xiàn限
de的
。
The colonialists' ambition knows no bounds.
Rén人
de的
jīng精
lì力
shì是
yǒu有
jiè界
xiàn限
de的
，
bù不
néng能
guò过
dù度
tòu透
zhī支
。
Human energy has its limits; one cannot overdraw it excessively.
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Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
shè设
dìng定
yù预
suàn算
de的
jiè界
xiàn限
。
We must set limits on the budget.