Meaning
To be willing to do something but lack the strength or ability.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in professional settings to decline tasks politely.
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.
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______。
The context implies a desire to help but an inability to do so.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises虽然我很想帮你,但我最近工作太忙,实在______。
The context implies a desire to help but an inability to do so.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's very polite.
Related Phrases
心有余而力不足
synonymSame meaning, more emphatic.