力所能及

• Pinyin: lì suǒ néng jí
• Desglose de hanzi: 力 = 力 (strength); 所 = 户 + 斤 (that which/place); 能 = 厶 + 匕 + 月 (ability/can); 及 = 又 + 人 (reach/attain)

Significado

en la medida de lo posible; dentro de mis posibilidades

A four-character idiom used to politely indicate the extent of one's contribution or assistance. Often employed modestly when offering help, acknowledging that one cannot go beyond one's capacity. Suggests goodwill within realistic limits.

Ejemplos

1. 她表示愿意在力所能及的范围内为灾区提供物资援助。
2. 志愿者们尽自己力所能及的努力，为孤寡老人提供日常照料。
3. 作为一名普通市民，他力所能及地参与社区的环保行动。

Guía de uso

Contexto: volunteering, assistance, modesty, community

Tono: humble

Correcto

• 如果你遇到困难，我会在力所能及的范围内尽力帮助你，请不要客气。(If you run into difficulties, I will help you to the best of my ability — please don't hesitate to ask.)
• 捐款金额不限，大家只需在力所能及的范围内表达心意即可。(There is no set donation amount; everyone simply needs to contribute what is within their means.)

Incorrecto

• 用'力所能及'拒绝本可完成的任务 — 该成语暗示真实的能力边界，若用于推脱则显得不诚实

Origen e historia

力 (strength/ability) + 所 (that which) + 能 (can/is able to) + 及 (reach/attain) — that which one's strength can reach

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal