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The word 有限 is formed by combining the character 有, meaning "to have" or "there is", with the character 限, meaning "limit" or "boundary". This direct combination results in a compound word where 有 indicates possession and 限 specifies the object possessed, literally translating to "having limits" to express the concept of being limited or finite.

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我们的时间有限。

Wǒmen de shíjiān yǒuxiàn.

Our time is limited.

这家公司的资金有限。

Zhè jiā gōngsī de zījīn yǒuxiàn.

This company's funds are limited.

由于资源有限，我们必须节约使用。

Yóuyú zīyuán yǒuxiàn, wǒmen bìxū jiéyuē shǐyòng.

Due to limited resources, we must use them sparingly.

他的知识在这个领域是有限的。

Tā de zhīshì zài zhège lǐngyù shì yǒuxiàn de.

His knowledge in this field is limited.

尽管技术发展迅速，但人类的寿命仍然是有限的。

Jǐnguǎn jìshù fāzhǎn xùnsù, dàn rénlèi de shòumìng réngrán shì yǒuxiàn de.

Although technology is developing rapidly, human lifespan is still limited.

Word Definition - 有限

yǒu xiàn limited; finite

Individual Character Details

有 yǒu
限 xiàn