Some things in life can be achieved through hard work and dedication. However, there are always a few that are impossible, like trying to fly, or making a duck stand on a perch! We've all been there, in situations where we simply feel like giving up on something we've been forced to do. While persistence is the key to getting things done, 'throwing in the towel and calling it a day' by settling with what your ability permits is also a wise thing to do after you've worn yourself out.

In Chinese culture, there's a common proverb that's used to express forcing someone to do something beyond his or her ability. With a streak of ambition and a knack for hard work, Chinese culture has always promoted and emphasized perseverance. However, some things simply should be left for another day -- like a boss forcing an employee to walk on thin air, or fly. There's a useful Chinese proverb that correlates with all these things that are beyond one's ability. "赶鸭子上架 (Gǎn yāzi shàng jià)" is a Chinese proverb that literally translates to mean that only chickens can climb onto a perch, while ducks cannot, and signifies forcing someone to do something beyond their ability.

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