力所能及

lì suǒ néng jí

Dictionary entry

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

What does 力所能及 mean?

力所能及 (lì suǒ néng jí) has the following dictionary meaning.

1as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability

2within one's powers

Character breakdown

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力Lìsurname Li 所suǒactually · place 能Néngsurname Neng 及jíand · to reach

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力所能及

lì suǒ néng jí

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