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心有余,力不足
xīn​yǒu​yú, lì​bù​zú

limited ability

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心有余,力不足 (心有餘,力不足) xīn​yǒu​yú, lì​bù​zú
limited ability
Desiring to do something but lacking the necessary strength, resources, or physical capacity to carry it out; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

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