力不从心 lì bù cóng xīn

HSK 7–9 · C2

Meanings

  1. less capable than desirable (idiom); not as strong as one would wish
  2. the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Quick facts

Traditional
力不從心
HSK Level
HSK 7–9
CEFR
C2
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