力所能及

lì suǒ néng jí

HSK level: HSK 7–9

Meaning

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

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Characters

力lìstrength, power; capability, influence丿所suǒplace, location; "that which", a particle introducing a passive clause户斤能néngcan, may; capable, full of energy厶⺼匕匕及jíto extend; to reach; and; in time又

Examples

给予汤姆一些你力所能及的帮助。

jǐ yǔ Tāng mǔ yī xiē nǐ lì suǒ néng jí de bāng zhù。

Give Tom any help you can.