A2 Idiom Formal

力不从心

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Lack the ability to do what one wants

Meaning

To be willing to do something but lack the strength or ability.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in professional settings to decline tasks politely.

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Use it to be polite

It's a great way to say no without being rude.

Meaning

To be willing to do something but lack the strength or ability.

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Use it to be polite

It's a great way to say no without being rude.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

虽然我很想帮你,但我最近工作太忙,实在______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 力不从心

The context implies a desire to help but an inability to do so.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A2

虽然我很想帮你,但我最近工作太忙,实在______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 力不从心

The context implies a desire to help but an inability to do so.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's very polite.

Related Phrases

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心有余而力不足

synonym

Same meaning, more emphatic.

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