尝试

chángshì

Traditional: 尝试

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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

Stroke order for 尝

Stroke order for 试

Examples

You should give it a try.

He tried many methods.

Without trying you will not succeed.

dǎn

This is a bold attempt.

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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This word is part of lesson 23.