界限

jièxiàn
boundary

我们需要明确的界限来保护我们的隐私。

We need clear boundaries to protect our privacy.


general

A dividing line or limit that separates two things or concepts.

这条河是我们国家的界限。

This river is the boundary of our country.

我们需要在工作和生活之间划定一个界限。

We need to draw a line between work and life.

Can refer to physical, conceptual, or abstract limits.

Collocations

划定界限draw a boundary超越界限transgress boundaries模糊的界限blurred boundaries

Antonyms

Related Phrases

打破界限phrase
break boundaries
突破界限phrase
break through limits

Pro Tip

Common Usage

界限 is often used to discuss personal, social, or legal boundaries.

Word Origin

From 界 (jiè, boundary) + 限 (xiàn, limit).

Usage Notes

Often used to describe limits in relationships, laws, or physical spaces.

Word Breakdown

boundary
root
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limit
root
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