Word Detail

力不从心

lì bù cóng xīn

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

HSK 7-9 (v3.0)

Examples

感到力不从心。

Gǎndào lìbùcóngxīn.

Feel ability falling short of one's wishes.

有些力不从心。

Yǒuxiē lìbùcóngxīn.

A bit powerless.