do according to one's ability

do according to one's ability

In Chinese, Pinyin is Li à NGL à é Rx í ng, which means to do according to one's ability. From Zuo Zhuan, the 15th year of Zhaogong.

Idiom explanation

Measure: measure; act: Act.

The origin of Idioms

In the 15th year of Zhaogong, Zuo Zhuan: "if you can make progress, otherwise you can retreat and do according to your ability."

Analysis of Idioms

Synonyms: seek truth from facts, live within your means, tailor your clothes according to your own circumstances, measure your virtue and strength, and do what you can

Idiom usage

The attitude of seeking truth from facts. Ye Shengtao's professor of English: "as for you, everyone, you can donate as much as you can." We should proceed from reality and set the targets in line with reality. In Zuo Zhuan, the eleventh year of Yin Gong, it is said that "we should deal with it in virtue and do it according to our ability."