Definition
尝试 (chángshì) is a formal verb meaning 'to try, to attempt' — it's more written/formal than the everyday 试 (shì), which is used for testing or giving something a try. 试图 (shìtú) is even more formal and implies a deliberate attempt with a plan. 尝试 can also be used as a noun (an attempt).
verb
to tryto attempt
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Easily confused
- 常识cháng shísound-alikecommon sense
Examples
- 尝试。Wǒ cháng shì guò zhège xīn fāngfǎ.I've tried this new method.
- 尝试。Tā cháng shì le hěn duō cì cái chénggōng.He tried many times before succeeding.
- 尝试。Qǐng cháng shì yíxià zhège ruǎnjiàn.Please try this software.
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