力所能及

• 拼音: lì suǒ néng jí
• 汉字拆解: 力 = 力 (strength); 所 = 户 + 斤 (that which/place); 能 = 厶 + 匕 + 月 (ability/can); 及 = 又 + 人 (reach/attain)

含义

Within one's power; to the extent of one's ability. Describes acting helpfully within the limits of what one is genuinely capable of.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: volunteering, assistance, modesty, community

语气: humble

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

• 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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal