极限 jíxiàn limit
limit; extreme boundary
How to remember 极限: 极 extremely + 限 boundary = limit.
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How it is used
- 'Limit, extreme boundary' - 挑战极限 (tiǎozhàn jíxiàn) to push one's limits; 极限运动 extreme sports.
- Both the everyday 'utmost limit' and the mathematical 'limit'.
- 达到极限 (dádào jíxiàn) to reach the maximum one can bear or do.
Example sentences
- 他的耐心已经到了极限。 Tā de nàixīn yǐjīng dào le jíxiàn.His patience is worn out.