Chinese
chángshì
Meaning: to try; to attempt
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

嘗試
嘗
試
尝试
尝
试

Example sentences

We should be brave enough to try new methods.
你應該嘗試當地的美食。
你应该尝试当地的美食。
You should try the local cuisine.
這家公司正在嘗試新的網路營銷策略。
这家公司正在尝试新的网路营销策略。
This company is trying a new online marketing strategy.
醫生建議他嘗試物理療法。
医生建议他尝试物理疗法。
The doctor suggested he try physical therapy.
他一直想嘗試從飛機上跳傘。
他一直想尝试从飞机上跳伞。
He has always wanted to try skydiving from an airplane.
他的膽子很大,什麼都敢嘗試。
他的胆子很大,什么都敢尝试。
He is very brave and dares to try anything.
這種腰痛可以嘗試用鍼灸來治療。
这种腰痛可以尝试用针灸来治疗。
This kind of back pain can be treated with acupuncture.

Usage Notes

Used when attempting to do something, often implies making an effort or experiment.

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