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 LevelHSK 7–9
CEFRC2
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