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心有余,力不足
xīn​yǒu​yú​lì​bù​zú

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
心有余,力不足 心有餘,力不足 xīn​yǒu​yú​lì​bù​zú
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
the will is there but the strength or resources are lacking; to want to do something but be unable to carry it out
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