尽力而为

jìn lì ér wéi · jin li er wei

Traditional 盡力而為

Meaning

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  1. to try one's utmost
  2. to strive

In a sentence

2 examples
01

我(wǒ)认(rèn)为(wéi)他(tā)会(huì)尽(jìn)力(lì)而(ér)为(wéi)。

I think he will do his best.

Tatoeba: Chinese by Martha · English by CK · CC BY 2.0 FR. Simplified Chinese conversion; Pinyin added or corrected.

02

凡(fán)事(shì)要(yào)尽(jìn)力(lì)而(ér)为(wéi),更(gèng)要(yào)量(liàng)力(lì)而(ér)行(xíng)。

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

Tatoeba: Chinese by trieuho · English by trieuho · CC BY 2.0 FR. Pinyin added or corrected.

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