Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
試
shì
Description
“试”的意思是尝试或者测验。
The meaning of “試” is to try or to test.
我们常常在“考试”“试试看”里看到这个字。
We often see this character in “考试” (exam) and “试试看” (give it a try).
Meanings
试shì
to try; to attempt
你来试一下这件衣服。
You try on this piece of clothing.
试shì
to test; examination
明天有一个数学考试。
There is a math test tomorrow.
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Notes
- Nuance
试 often reduplicates as 试试 to mean "give it a try", sounding lighter and more casual.
- Etymology
combines 言 (speech) and 式 (form), suggesting testing by asking or measuring.
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