量loeng6力lik6

English

1. to estimate one's strength

Examples

• 量力而行。

  Pace yourself.

  Tatoeba · mirrorvan CC BY

• 凡事要尽力而为，更要量力而行。

  One needs to do their best in all things, and more importantly work within their abilities.

  Tatoeba · trieuho CC BY

• 买房要量力而行，但也要把握时机。

  One needs to buy a house that's within one's means, but one also needs to grasp an opportunity.

  Tatoeba · trieuho CC BY

• 不能过度运动，要量力而行，否则反而对身体造成负面影响。

  One can't go beyond one's limits with exercising and stay within the bounds of what one can do. Otherwise, it can have negative effects on the body.

  Tatoeba · trieuho CC BY