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力不从心

lì bù cóng xīn
HSK 7

English Meaning

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

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许是我这身体 越来越力不从心了
HSK 7 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“I am getting too old and weak to manage everything the way I used to.”

1. PREVIOUS

就是个听话的孩子

“an obedient child.”

“Perhaps it's just that my body is failing me.”

3. NEXT

来

“Come on.”

《云秀行》 · family_and_home
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是不是感觉有些力不从心了?
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“You are running out of steam and you know you can't beat me.”

1. PREVIOUS

怎么?

“What is it?”

“Are you starting to feel the strain?”

3. NEXT

妖力所剩无几了吧?

“You don't have much demon power left, do you?”

《月鳞绮纪》 · crisis_and_conflict
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很多事情都力不从心
HSK 7 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

也抚不平脸上的皱纹

“can smooth the wrinkles on my face.”

“There are many things I can't do anymore.”

3. NEXT

越是力不从心呢

“The more powerless I feel,”

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