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to try

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

shi4tu2 • shìtú

Meaning


Primary

to try

Alternatives

try, tries, trying, tried, to attempt, attempt

Mnemonic


试图 To try something new, first 图 picture it in your head what you want to do, then go 试 test it out!

Usage


孩子 试图 爬 上 那 棵 树。

The child tried to climb that tree.

他 试图 打开 门, 但 门 锁住 了。

He tried to open the door, but it was locked.

我们 正在 试图 解决 这 个 问题。

We’re trying to solve this problem.

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