力不从心

lìbùcóngxīn

HSK 7

力不从心 — lìbùcóngxīn

1. to lack the ability or strength to do what one wishes; powerless to act

   我想帮忙，可是力不从心。 wǒ xiǎng bāngmáng kěshì lìbùcóngxīn — I want to help, but I'm unable to do so (I lack the ability).