xī​lì

to be sparing of one's energy

  • created sense approved 惜力 · xī​lì · to be sparing of one's energy — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    惜力

    xī​lì

    to be sparing of one's energy

    To be reluctant to exert oneself or do one's best; to hold back effort.

    xí​lì

    惜, 力

    惜 (literal) → 惜 · xī · to begrudge 力 (literal) → 力 · lì · strength

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    created sense