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试试
shìshi
Description
"试试"是"试"的重复，意思是做一下试验，看看结果怎么样。
"试试" is a repetition of "试", meaning to try an experiment and see the result.
说话的时候常用，语气比较轻松，比如让别人尝试一件事。
Commonly used in speech with a relaxed tone, for example, inviting someone to try something.
Meanings
试试shìshi
to try; to have a go
你试试这件衣服吧。
Try on this piece of clothing.
试试shìshi
to taste or sample something
你试试这个蛋糕，很好吃。
Try this cake, it's delicious.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 试 (to try), a common verb pattern softening the tone.
- Nuance
试试 sounds casual and encouraging, like 'give it a try'; 尝试 is more formal.
In videos
“然后可以先试读，就是我试试，先看一部分，”
“我觉得下次我们可以试试开房车”
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