xīn​yǒu​yú'ér​lì​bù​zú

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Senses

心有余而力不足/ 心有餘而力不足 xīn​yǒu​yú'ér​lì​bù​zú the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

unable to do what one wants; to have the desire to do something but lack the strength or resources to carry it out

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