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CHINESE WORD

lì bù cóng xīn

力不从心

less capable than desirable (idiom)

HSK 7-9
Numbered pinyin
li4 bu4 cong2 xin1
English meanings
less capable than desirable (idiom), not as strong as one would wish, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    lìbùcóngxīn力不从心。

    Beyond one's strength.

  2. 02

    gǎndào感到lìbùcóngxīn力不从心。

    Feel unable to manage.

  3. 03

    liàng量lì力ér而xíng行。

    Know one's limits.

  4. 04

    xúnxùjiànjìn循序渐进。

    Step by step.

  5. 05

    xúnqiú寻求bāngzhù帮助。

    Seek help.

  6. 06

    fēn分bù步jiějué解决。

    Solve step by step.

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