How to Say ‘Try’ in Traditional Chinese
嘗試
💬 Usage Tip: Combines [嘗] and [試] to encompass both tasting and testing.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Encouraged in Taiwanese culture, trying new things is often seen as a way to learn and grow.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
嘗試
[cháng shì]
attempt
To make an effort to accomplish a difficult task.
他嘗試解決這個問題。
He attempts to solve this problem.
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