力所能及 lì suǒ néng jí

DEFINITIONS

  1. as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability
  2. within one's powers

CHARACTERS

力 lì power, capability, influence
所 suǒ place, location; numerary adjunct
能 néng to be able; can, permitted to; ability
及 jí extend; reach; come up to; and