力不从心
lì bù cóng xīnㄌㄧˋ ㄅㄨˋ ㄘㄨㄥˊ ㄒㄧㄣ
Traditional: 力不從心
HSK 3.0 · 7–9
Meaning(verb)
less capable than desirable (idiom); not as strong as one would wish; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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Stroke order
LỰC · 2 strokes
surname Li
BẤT · 4 strokes
no; not so; (bound form) not; un-
TÒNG · 4 strokes
variant of 从
TÂM · 4 strokes
heart; mind; intention; center; core
Related words
- 努力 nǔ lì — to make an effort; to try hard; to strive; hard-working; conscientious
- 能力 néng lì — capability; ability
- 压力 yā lì — pressure
- 巧克力 qiǎo kè lì — chocolate (loanword)
- 力气 lì qi — strength
- 力量 lì liang — power; force; strength
- 权力 quán lì — power; authority
- 魅力 mèi lì — charm; fascination; glamor; charisma