haan6 kei4限期
Jyutpinghaan6 kei4
Yalehaahn kèih
Definition
Deadline or due date; a date by which something must be finished or can no longer exceed.
neutraltimework
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the final point in time by which an action must be completed. Unlike the more general 期限, which can refer to a duration or a period of time, 限期 is strictly the terminal date. It is frequently paired with verbs like 延長 to indicate an extension or 押後 to indicate a postponement.
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go3個goExamples
The deadline for the report is tomorrow, have you finished it yet?
The company extended the project deadline by two days.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 期限. While they are similar, 期限 can refer to the entire duration of a validity period, whereas 限期 emphasizes the specific cutoff date.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
