限

Phono-semantic compound:

阜 (언덕 부) – semantic element, associated with mounds, hills, or land boundaries;

艮 (괘 이름 간) – phonetic element, provides the sound “한” (han).

The combination suggests “a boundary marked by terrain (hill, mound)” - extending to limit, restriction.

Commonly seen in words like:

限定 (한정) – limitation, restriction;

期限 (기한) – time limit, deadline;

制限 (제한) – regulation, control.