心有余而力不足
xīn​yǒu​yú'ér​lì​bù​zú

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

  1. 心 xīn noun
    mind
    thought; intellect; the organ of thinking
  2. 有余 有餘 yǒu​yú adjective
    to have extra
    to have an abundance; to have enough and to spare
  3. 而 ér conjunction
    but
    Used to connect ideas that contrast or conflict; yet; but; on the other hand
  4. 力 lì noun
    strength
    physical strength; power; might
  5. 不足 bù​zú adjectivenoun
    insufficient
    insufficient; lacking; not enough; inadequate