Chinese phrase
你已经尽力了 nǐ yǐ jīng jìn lì le
Meaning
You've done your best
When to use it
Says that someone has made their best effort. It often offers comfort after a disappointing result and reduces self-blame.
Example dialogue
我这次考试又没过，太难受了。 wǒ zhè cì kǎo shì yòu mò guò tài nán shòu le
I didn't pass the exam again, and I feel awful.
别太自责，你已经尽力了。 bié tài zì zé nǐ yǐ jīng jìn lì le
Don't blame yourself too much. You've done your best.