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力不从心 (lì bù cóng xīn)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Strength does not follow the heart. It means being physically unable to do what one wishes to do.

Definition (中文解释)

心里想做,可是力量够不上。

Derivation (典故出处)

《后汉书·西域传》今使者大兵未能得出,如诸国力不从心,东西南北自在也。”

Example (造句示例)

He wanted to climb the mountain, but his old age made him feel 力不从心.