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    Expressing 'deadline' with 期限 (qīxiàn)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 期限

    Explanation

    期限 (qīxiàn) means a deadline or time limit, referring to a fixed point by which something must be completed. It is commonly used in formal, business, or political contexts to discuss due dates and negotiation timeframes.

    Examples

    • 这个项目的期限是下个月底。

      Zhège xiàngmù de qīxiàn shì xià ge yuè dǐ.

      The deadline for this project is the end of next month.

    • 老板说期限不能再延长了，必须按时完成。

      Lǎobǎn shuō qīxiàn bù néng zài yáncháng le, bìxū ànshí wánchéng.

      The boss said the deadline cannot be extended any further; it must be completed on time.

    • 签证的期限快到了，你赶紧去办续签吧。

      Qiānzhèng de qīxiàn kuài dào le, nǐ gǎnjǐn qù bàn xùqiān ba.

      Your visa is about to expire; hurry up and apply for a renewal.

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