loeng6 lik6 ji4 hang4量力而行
Jyutpingloeng6 lik6 ji4 hang4
Yaleleungh likh yìh hàngh

Definition

to assess one's capabilities and act accordingly (idiom); to act within one's competence

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T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

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