Our mission is to provide free tools for learning Chinese. This series explores idioms and proverbs, meaningful phrases worth knowing. Today’s idiom: 「量力而為」.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「量力而為」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
Quantity: estimate. Do it according to your ability and don’t force yourself.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
liàng lì ér wéi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
leung6 lik6 yi4 wai4
The world of Chinese idioms is massive, filled with countless expressions, each with distinct meanings and applications. These materials are here to support you as you improve your Chinese skills.
