心有余而力不足 meaning in Chinese
the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.; willing but unable; more than willing but lacking the power to; unable to do what one wants very much to do; one's ability falls short of one's wishes
Examples
- Try as i would, i could do no better .
我心有余而力不足。 - You must take the will for the deed
我是心有余而力不足啊。请你务必体谅我这苦衷。 - I could never crack that sadness there
我是心有余而力不足啊 - She is willing , yet unable
她心有余而力不足。 - David , i ' d like to help you but my spirit is willing , my flesh is weak
大卫，我也很想帮助你，但我实在是心有余而力不足。