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力所能及

lìsuǒnéngjí

within one's power; within one's capabilities

A child sets bowls and chopsticks on a table
Memory picture

Characters in this word

力 lì

Strokes
2
Radical
力 — strength, power
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts

所 suǒ

Strokes
8
Radical
户 — door
Made of
户 door 斤 axe
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts

能 néng

Strokes
10
Radical
⺼ — meat, flesh
How it's built
Pictograph — a drawing of the thing

Example phrases

  • 灾后重建需要长期投入,每个社区都应在力所能及的范围内提供支持。 Zāihòu chóngjiàn xūyào chángqī tóurù, měi ge shèqū dōu yīng zài lìsuǒnéngjí de fànwéi nèi tígōng zhīchí. Post-disaster reconstruction requires long-term investment, and every community should offer support within its capabilities.
  • 在力所能及的范围内,我们愿意帮助邻居。 Zài lìsuǒnéngjí de fànwéi nèi, wǒmen yuànyì bāngzhù línjū. Within our means, we are glad to help our neighbours.
  • 孩子应该做一些力所能及的家务,比如摆碗筷。 Háizi yīnggāi zuò yìxiē lìsuǒnéngjí de jiāwù, bǐrú bǎi wǎnkuài. Children should do some housework within their ability, such as setting out bowls and chopsticks.

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