量力而行
Meanings
1. to assess one's capabilities and act accordingly (idiom); to act within one's competence
2. One does what one can.
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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.
量力而行。
Pace yourself.
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.
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.