How to Say ‘Try’ in Simplified Chinese
试试
shì shì
[shì shì]
💬 Usage Tip: 试试 repeats the verb to make it lighter and more casual: "try it a bit / give it a try." This doubling is common in suggestions, like 看看 or 想想.
Phrase Breakdown
试试
shì shì
[shì shì]
try
To attempt to accomplish or learn something new.
你可以试试新的调酒。
You can try the new cocktail.
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