HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
限 — limit
- Reading
- xiàn
- Meaning
- limit; restriction; to limit; to restrict
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
限 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is xiàn and it means limit; restriction; to limit; to restrict. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
限 appears in everyday chinese words such as 限 (limit, restrict), 无限 (unlimited, infinite) and 有限 ((be) limited, finite).
Chinese words containing 限
Frequently asked questions
What does 限 mean in Chinese?
限 means limit; restriction; to limit; to restrict in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 限 read?
限 is read xiàn. Reading it inside real words — 限 and 无限 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 限 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 限 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 限 in a word?
A common word containing 限 is 限 (xiàn) — "limit, restrict". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 限 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 限 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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