力所能及

lìsuǒnéngjí

within one's powers; to the best of one's ability

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7
Dictionary entry

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

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力
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See it in sentences

他做力所能及的事。

Tā zuò lìsuǒnéngjí de shì.

English

He does what lies within his power.

捐出力所能及的钱了吗？

Juān chūlì suǒ néng jí de qián le ma?

English

Have you given what you can afford?

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