Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
Chinese to English Dictionary
量力而行
Idiomliàng lì ér xíng
Description
“量力而行”的意思是先看看自己有多少能力，然后再决定做多少事，不要做超过自己能力的事。
"量力而行" means to first assess your own ability before deciding how much to do, and not to do more than you can handle.
这个词常常用来劝别人不要太勉强自己。
This phrase is often used to advise others not to push themselves too hard.
Meanings
量力而行liàng lì ér xíng
to act according to one's ability; do what you can
买东西要量力而行，别花太多钱。
When shopping, live within your means and don't spend too much money.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
量 (measure) + 力 (ability) + 而 (and) + 行 (act) — measure your ability then act.
- Nuance
often advice to be realistic and not overstretch yourself.
Images