力所能及

lì suǒ néng jí

  • Meaning

    Literal

    To do something within the scope of one's ability

    Usage

    -

  • Connotation

    Positive

  • Usage Examples

    你已经做了你力所能及的 | Nǐ yǐjīng zuò le nǐ lìsuǒnéngjí de
    You've already done everything that you can
    [Source]

    刘老离休后，自己主动找些力所能及的工作来干 | Liú Lǎo líxiū hòu, zìjǐ zhǔdòng zhǎo xiē lìsuǒnéngjí de gōngzuò lái gàn
    After Old Liu retired, he actively looked for some work within his capabilities
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    None

    Chinese

    None

  • Entry Notes

    This is an HSK chengyu

  • Origin

    《诫子书》(Jiè Zǐ Shū), a work by Jìn Dynasty (晋, 265 - 420) author 羊佑 (Yáng Yòu)

  • Story

    This chengyu is from a line in the work listed in the "Origin" section above

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