COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 限 is built
Traditional etymology note: 阝 (place) suggests the meaning, while 艮 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 限 (xiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to limit
xiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiàn
限
to limit
Common words
wú xiàn
无限
unlimited; unbounded
xiàn zhì
限制
to restrict; to limit; to confine; restriction
yǒu xiàn
有限
limited; finite
jú xiàn
局限
to limit; to confine; to restrict sth within set boundaries
qī xiàn
期限
time limit; deadline; allotted time
xiàn dù
限度
limitation; limit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 限
Say “xiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
wú xiàn
unlimited; unbounded
xiàn zhì
to restrict; to limit; to confine; restriction
yǒu xiàn
limited; finite
jú xiàn
to limit; to confine; to restrict sth within set boundaries
qī xiàn
time limit; deadline; allotted time
xiàn dù
limitation; limit
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 限?
限 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 限 (xiàn) mean?
限 (xiàn) means to limit.
What is the radical of 限?
The radical of 限 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.