Definition
This idiom is used to express a situation where one has the desire to do something but lacks the necessary time, skill, or energy to accomplish it.
心有餘而力不足
I wanted to help you move, but the spirit was willing, but the flesh was weak.
我想幫你搬家,但心有餘而力不足。
She really wanted to participate in the marathon, but the spirit was willing, but the flesh was weak, as she was recently injured.
她真的很想參加馬拉松,但心有餘而力不足,因為她最近受傷了。
I had planned to finish the report, but the spirit was willing, but the flesh was weak; I was just too tired.
我原本計劃完成報告,但心有餘而力不足,我太累了。