期限

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Understanding 期限 (qīxiàn)

The word 期限 refers to a fixed time limit or deadline by which something must be completed or fulfilled. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as contracts, applications, and events.

Usage and Nuances

期限 often appears in phrases related to deadlines for payments, submissions, or offers. It implies a strict boundary in time, after which certain rights or opportunities may expire.

Common Collocations

  • 付款期限 (payment deadline): the last date to pay
  • 期限 (submission deadline): the last date to submit documents
  • 期限 (validity period): the time during which something is valid

Tips

When using 期限, it is important to specify the time frame clearly. Unlike more general words for time, 期限 emphasizes the limit or cutoff point. Avoid confusing it with 时候 (shíhou), which means a general time or moment.

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This term is formal and often used in written or official contexts rather than casual speech.

Example Sentences

The payment deadline of the contract is thirty days.

Please submit the application materials within the deadline.

The time limit for this promotional event has already passed.