suǒ
néng

HSK 7-9
common
idiom

Meaning of 力所能及

力所能及 means within one's power or capability; what one is able to do. Pronounced lì suǒ néng jí. HSK 7-9.

  • within one's power or capability; what one is able to do

Definitions & Examples

Xué
xiào
yīng
gāi
ràng
xué
sheng
cān
jiā
xiē
suǒ
néng
de
láo
dòng
 

Schools should let students participate in some labor that is within their capabilities.

Zuò
wéi
lín
 
huì
jìn
suǒ
néng
 
gòng
suǒ
néng
de
bāng
zhù
 

As a neighbor, I will do my best to offer help within my power.

Zhè
xiàng
rèn
wu
chāo
chū
le
men
suǒ
néng
de
fàn
wéi
 
yào
xún
qiú
zhuān
zhī
chí
 

This task is beyond what we are capable of; we need to seek professional support.

yīng
gāi
hái
zi
zuò
suǒ
néng
de
jiā
 

Parents should encourage children to do household chores that are within their ability.

Jǐn
guǎn
jīng
kùn
nan
 
men
réng
zài
zuò
zhe
suǒ
néng
de
shàn
 

Despite financial hardship, they are still doing charity work to the best of their ability.