局限
A limiting condition or circumstance; the state of being restricted within certain boundaries.
Examples
3 of 5我不想局限在一种生活方式中。
I don't want to be limited to one lifestyle.
我们必须承认现有法律的局限性。
We must acknowledge the limitations of existing laws.
别局限自己，去试试新东西。
Don't limit yourself, go try new things.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'局' as in office/small space, '限' as in limit. Stuck in a small space with limits.
Quick Quiz
许多科学理论在当时都有其历史___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 局限
Examples
我不想局限在一种生活方式中。
everydayI don't want to be limited to one lifestyle.
我们必须承认现有法律的局限性。
formalWe must acknowledge the limitations of existing laws.
别局限自己，去试试新东西。
informalDon't limit yourself, go try new things.
本研究的局限在于数据来源单一。
academicThe limitation of this study lies in the single source of data.
这种策略的局限在市场竞争中显现出来。
businessThe limitations of this strategy became apparent in market competition.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
不局限于此
not limited to this
历史局限性
historical limitations
地区局限
regional limitations
Often Confused With
Xiànzhì is more of an active restriction; Júxiàn is often an inherent boundary.
Usage Notes
Essential for critical thinking in academic essays to discuss the weaknesses of an argument or study.
Common Mistakes
Incorrectly using '局限' as a simple adjective without '的'.
Memory Tip
'局' as in office/small space, '限' as in limit. Stuck in a small space with limits.
Word Origin
From 'jú' (narrow/circumscribed) and 'xiàn' (boundary).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
许多科学理论在当时都有其历史___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 局限
Related Vocabulary
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研究
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观点
B1A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion or standpoint.
影响
B1To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
趋势
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解决
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证据
B1The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
结论
B1A judgment or decision reached by reasoning; the end or finish of an event or process.
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