Chinese
shì
Meaning: to try; to test
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

我想試這件衣服。
我想试这件衣服。
I want to try this piece of clothing.
她揉了揉眼睛,試著看清遠處的路標。
She rubbed her eyes, trying to see the road sign in the distance.
請試著用這幾個生詞造一個句子。
Please try to make a sentence using these few new words.
你要試著擴展自己的生活圈子。
You should try to expand your social circle.
他試了各種偏方來治療感冒。
He tried various folk remedies to treat his cold.

Usage Notes

Can mean to attempt, to test out, or to try on.

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