有心無力

有心无力
yǒuxīnwúlì

to have the will but not the power or strength to do something

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

1 有心 yǒuxīn
  1. to have a mind to
  2. to intend to
  3. deliberately
  4. considerate
2 無力 wúlì
  1. powerless
  2. lacking strength