Learning Chinese starts with basic single characters, but the next step is combining them into words. To go even further, mastering idioms is the challenge. Here, we offer free resources to help you explore advanced Chinese idioms. Today’s idiom is 「力不自勝」, explained below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「力不自勝」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
Victory: to withstand. Due to lack of strength, I cannot withstand it.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
lì bù zì shèng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lik6 bat1 ji6 sing3
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.

