Chinese Character: 限 (xiàn - Limit)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 阝 (mound radical)
Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 阝 + 艮 (mound + stopping)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiàn (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
限 primarily means limit, and is used in various contexts related to restrictions and boundaries.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 限制 (xiàn zhì) - restriction
- 有限 (yǒu xiàn) - limited
- 无限 (wú xiàn) - unlimited
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
限 is primarily used as a noun to describe limit, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of restrictions and boundaries.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 限 reflects the importance of boundaries and limitations in traditional practices such as governance and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这个房间的人数有限。(Zhè ge fáng jiān de rén shù yǒu xiàn.)
The number of people in this room is limited.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 限 as "mound stopping" - the 阝 represents mound, and 艮 means stopping, together forming the concept of limit.