How to Say ‘I have tried.’ in Simplified Chinese
试过了。
shì guò le
[shì guo le]
💬 Usage Tip: To answer yes, Chinese repeats the verb from the question instead of using a word like "yes". So the question 试过了吗？ gets the answer 试过了.
🇨🇳 In China: Landlords often ask this first, expecting you to have tried the simple fixes before they send someone. Having this answer ready shows you've done your part.
Phrase Breakdown
试
shì
[shì]
to try; to try on
A verb meaning to test something out, such as trying on clothes or tasting food.
这件衣服我想试试。
I'd like to try on this piece of clothing.
过
guò
[guo]
(experience particle)
Placed after a verb to show that something has been experienced before.
我吃过北京烤鸭。
I have eaten Peking duck before.
了
le
[le]
completed action particle
Indicates a completed action or a change of state.
事情终于解决了。
The matter is finally resolved.
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