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力所能及
Old HSK 6

力所能及 (lìsuǒnéngjí) · within one's ability

力所能及 (lìsuǒnéngjí) means “within one's ability”. It is written with 4 characters: 力 (strength) + 所 (measure word for schools, houses) + 能 (can) + 及 (to extend). It is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).

How 力所能及 is built

The characters

力 lì · strength

What 力 is made of

Origin hint: A plow's head representing strength (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

所 suǒ · measure word for schools, houses

What 所 is made of

Origin hint: An axe 斤 swung at a door 户 (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

能 néng · can

What 能 is made of

Origin hint: A bear's head 厶, body ⺼, and claws 匕 (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)

及 jí · to extend

What 及 is made of

Example sentences

孩子应该做些力所能及的家务。Háizi yīnggāi zuò xiē lìsuǒnéngjí de jiāwù.Children should do housework within their ability.
我会给你力所能及的帮助。Wǒ huì gěi nǐ lìsuǒnéngjí de bāngzhù.I'll give you whatever help I can.

Questions about 力所能及

What does 力所能及 mean?

力所能及 (lìsuǒnéngjí) means “within one's ability”.

How do you pronounce 力所能及?

力所能及 is pronounced lìsuǒnéngjí.

Which HSK level is 力所能及?

力所能及 is in Old HSK 6.

Related words

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It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 115: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.

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