Word: 力不从心 (lìbùcóngxīn) Traditional: 力不從心 力不从心 dictionary entry lìbùcóngxīn to lack the ability to do what one would wish Full dictionary entry for 力不从心 Example sentences using 力不从心 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 工作太多，他力不从心。 Gōngzuò tài duō, tā lìbùcóngxīn. There's too much work, and he can't keep up. 爬山我已经力不从心了。 Páshān wǒ yǐjīng lìbùcóngxīn le. I'm no longer up to climbing mountains.