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限于

限於
xiànyú
verb HSK 7 #10,858

Meanings

  1. 1 to be limited to
  2. 2 to be confined to

Examples

这个优惠限于会员。
Zhège yōuhuì xiànyú huìyuán.
This discount is limited to members.
由于限于时间，我们不能讨论所有问题。
Yóuyú xiànyú shíjiān, wǒmen bù néng tǎolùn suǒyǒu wèntí.
Due to time constraints, we cannot discuss all the issues.
他的兴趣不限于音乐。
Tā de xìngqù bù xiànyú yīnyuè.
His interests are not limited to music.

Tips

grammar
限于 is a formal verb pattern: 限于 + scope/condition. Often used with 由于 (due to): 由于限于条件 (due to limitations in conditions).

Stroke Order

限 xiàn
于 yú