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力所能及

lì suǒ néng jí

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability
  • within one's powers

Definition

在自己能力范围内可以做到的。

Within one's ability; within one's power.

Usage

形容词短语，常用来形容某人能够在自己的体力、智力或资源范围内完成某事。多用于褒义或中性语境。

Adjectival phrase, often used to describe something that someone can accomplish within their physical, intellectual, or resource capabilities. Usually positive or neutral in tone.

Examples

  • 1 我会尽力帮助大家，只要是力所能及的事情。 (I will do my best to help everyone, as long as it is within my ability.)
  • 2 他做了很多力所能及的事来改善社区环境。 (He did many things within his power to improve the community environment.)
  • 3 这个任务对我来说是力所能及的，不用担心。 (This task is within my ability, don't worry.)
  • 4 我们应该鼓励孩子做力所能及的家务。 (We should encourage children to do household chores that are within their ability.)
  • 5 虽然工资不高，但他在力所能及的范围内资助了几个贫困学生。 (Although his salary is not high, he sponsored several poor students within his means.)

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