English–Chinese
“within one's ability” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlì suǒ néng jí
Example
我会在力所能及的范围内帮忙。wǒ huì zài lì suǒ néng jí de fàn wéi nèi bāng máng
I will help as much as I can.
How to say “within one's ability” in Chinese
“Within one's ability” in Chinese is 力所能及 (lì suǒ néng jí).
A practical boundary around what current ability and conditions can bring about.
Example sentences with 力所能及
组织应把资源集中在力所能及的领域里。zǔ zhī yīng bǎ zī yuán jí zhōng zài lì suǒ néng jí de lǐng yù lǐ
An organization should focus its resources on areas within its capabilities.
Tips for using 力所能及
- In everyday conversation, this idiom often softens a promise by setting a clear limit on what can be done instead of making a flat refusal.