B1 noun Formal

局限性

/tɕy˧˥ ɕjɛn˥˩ ɕiŋ˥˩/

The state of being limited or having restrictions; the qualities that prevent someone or something from being as effective as they could be.

Examples

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1

我们必须意识到这个理论的局限性。

We must be aware of the limitations of this theory.

2

虽然这项技术很先进,但仍存在局限性。

Although the technology is advanced, it still has limitations.

3

作者在文章最后讨论了研究的局限性。

The author discussed the limitations of the research at the end of the article.

Word Family

Noun
局限性
Verb
局限
Adjective
局限的
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Memory Tip

Think of '局' (office/room) + '限' (limit). If you are stuck in a room, you have limits (limitations).

Quick Quiz

尽管这个实验很成功,但样本数量太小是它的一个主要___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 局限性

Examples

1

我们必须意识到这个理论的局限性。

academic

We must be aware of the limitations of this theory.

2

虽然这项技术很先进,但仍存在局限性。

formal

Although the technology is advanced, it still has limitations.

3

作者在文章最后讨论了研究的局限性。

academic

The author discussed the limitations of the research at the end of the article.

4

由于地理局限性,该地区的贸易发展缓慢。

business

Due to geographical limitations, trade development in the region is slow.

5

个人的视野往往有很大的局限性。

everyday

An individual's perspective often has significant limitations.

Word Family

Noun
局限性
Verb
局限
Adjective
局限的

Common Collocations

存在局限性 to have limitations
克服局限性 to overcome limitations
理论局限性 theoretical limitations
严重的局限性 severe limitations
意识到局限性 to be aware of limitations

Common Phrases

历史局限性

historical limitations

自身的局限性

one's own limitations

地理局限性

geographical limitations

Often Confused With

局限性 vs 缺点

缺点 refers to a flaw or error (weakness), while 局限性 refers to inherent constraints or a limited scope.

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Usage Notes

Essential for Critical Thinking sections in IELTS, where you must evaluate the flaws of an argument or experiment.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '限制' when '局限性' (the abstract noun for the state of being limited) is more precise in academic writing.

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Memory Tip

Think of '局' (office/room) + '限' (limit). If you are stuck in a room, you have limits (limitations).

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Word Origin

From '局限' (to limit/confine) + suffix '性'.

Grammar Patterns

[Subject] + 的局限性 存在/表现出 + 局限性

Quick Quiz

尽管这个实验很成功,但样本数量太小是它的一个主要___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 局限性

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