力所能及 (lì suǒ néng jí)

Character breakdown

• 力 (Lì) · 2 strokes

  Pictograph of a plow, which requires strength to operate.

• 所 (suǒ) · 8 strokes

  Origin unclear. 戶 represents the sound.

• 能 (Néng) · 10 strokes

  Pictograph of a bear. Based on the original meaning "bear". The meaning of this character has shifted over time to mean "strong" and "ability, power". Original form of 熊.

• 及 (jí) · 3 strokes

  Pictograph of a hand (又) reaching to grab a person (人).

Usage

我会尽力所能及地帮助你。

as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability; within one's powers

wǒ huì jìn lì suǒ néng jí dì bāng zhù nǐ 。