(cháng shì) - to try, to attempt; an attempt in Mandarin
chángshìTraditional: 嘗試
Translation
to try, to attempt; an attempt
Word origin
A compound of 尝 to taste or experience and 试 to test, together to test by experiencing. It means to try or attempt.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 尝 (cháng, taste) + 试 (shì, test)
Stroke order
尝
试
Examples
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You should give it a try.
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He tried many methods.
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Without trying you will not succeed.
胆。
This is a bold attempt.
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I am willing to try new things.
尝试 (chángshì) means to try, to attempt, and the attempt itself. It is warmer and more encouraging than 试图.
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