xīn​yǒu​yú'ér​lì​bù​zú

willing but unable

Senses

心有余而力不足/ 心有餘而力不足 xīn​yǒu​yú'ér​lì​bù​zú willing but unable

To have the desire to do something but lack the necessary strength, resources, or physical ability to carry it out; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

我很想帮你,但心有余而力不足。

References

see 心余力绌/心餘力絀 心有余而力不足/心有餘而力不足