有限的
The word '有限的' describes anything that has a finite limit in terms of quantity, scope, or duration.
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- Describes things with a specific boundary or finite quantity.
- Commonly used with resources, time, or human capabilities.
- Implies that something is not infinite or boundless.
Overview
- 1概述：‘有限的’是一个核心形容词，用于表达事物存在边界或限制。它不仅指物理上的大小，也常用于抽象概念，如权力、知识或生命。2) 用法模式：最常见的用法是作为定语修饰名词，如‘有限的资源’；也可以作为谓语，放在‘是’之后，如‘人的精力是有限的’。在程度修饰上，常与‘极其’、‘非常’或‘相当’连用。3) 常见语境：在商业领域，它出现在‘有限公司’（Limited Company）中，表示责任的界限。在日常生活中，它常用于表达遗憾或解释为何无法完成某事，例如‘时间有限’。在学术语境下，它用于讨论模型、样本或能源的局限性。4) 词义辨析：‘有限’与‘局限’不同，前者侧重于客观的数量或范围限制，而后者往往带有贬义，强调被束缚在狭小的范围内，无法突破。例如，我们可以说‘资源有限’（中性描述），但会说‘思维局限’（带有批评意味）。
Examples
我今天的时间有限，只能和你谈十分钟。
everydayMy time today is limited; I can only talk with you for ten minutes.
本产品的数量有限，售完即止。
formalThe quantity of this product is limited; available while stocks last.
别担心，他的影响力其实很有限。
informalDon't worry, his influence is actually quite limited.
在资源有限的环境下，生物会产生竞争。
academicIn an environment with limited resources, organisms will compete.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
极其有限
extremely limited
空间有限
limited space
责任有限
limited liability
Often Confused With
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '有限的' is neutral in register and can be used in both formal writing and daily speech. It is frequently used to provide a polite excuse or to describe economic constraints.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using '有限' to describe a small physical size of an object (like a small box), where '小' (xiǎo) would be more appropriate. '有限' is better for quantity or abstract capacity.
Tips
Use with abstract nouns for efficiency
Don't confuse with scarcity alone
Philosophical roots of finiteness
Word Origin
From '有' (to have/exist) and '限' (boundary/limit/threshold). The character '限' originally referred to a steep barrier or door sill.
Cultural Context
In modern Chinese society, '有限' is a key concept in the 'Limited Company' (有限公司) structure, which was a significant introduction during China's economic opening.
Memory Tip
Think of 'You' (有 - to have) and 'Xian' (限 - limit). It literally means 'to have a limit'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsTest Yourself
由于预算___，我们不得不取消了这次旅行计划。
‘预算有限’是固定搭配，表示钱不够多，受到了限制。
当你想表达没有太多时间时，你会说：
‘时间有限’是表达时间紧迫或不充裕的标准表达。
精力 / 人的 / 是 / 有限的 / 毕竟
‘毕竟’通常放在句首或主语后，‘人的精力是有限的’是完整的主谓宾结构。
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Summary
The word '有限的' describes anything that has a finite limit in terms of quantity, scope, or duration.
- Describes things with a specific boundary or finite quantity.
- Commonly used with resources, time, or human capabilities.
- Implies that something is not infinite or boundless.
Use with abstract nouns for efficiency
Don't confuse with scarcity alone
Philosophical roots of finiteness
Examples
4 of 4我今天的时间有限，只能和你谈十分钟。
My time today is limited; I can only talk with you for ten minutes.
本产品的数量有限，售完即止。
The quantity of this product is limited; available while stocks last.
别担心，他的影响力其实很有限。
Don't worry, his influence is actually quite limited.
在资源有限的环境下，生物会产生竞争。
In an environment with limited resources, organisms will compete.
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