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try in Chinese

try in Chinese is 考, 考试, 散文 — try means to make an attempt at doing something.

try in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: kǎo
An attempt.
考试
noun
Pronounced: kǎo shì
An act of tasting or sampling.
散文
noun
Pronounced: sǎn wén
(rugby) A score in rugby league and rugby union, analogous to a touchdown in American football.
嘗試
verb
Pronounced: cháng shì
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.

What does "try" mean?

  1. verb To make an attempt at doing something.
    "She tried to fix the leak herself before calling a plumber."
  2. verb To test something out, such as by tasting or using it.
    "Would you like to try the new flavour before you buy it?"
  3. verb In law, to hold a legal hearing to decide a case.
    "The case will be tried before a jury next month."
  4. noun An attempt.
    "Give it another try — you almost had it that time."
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try in a sentence

  • She tried to fix the leak herself before calling a plumber.
  • Try not to worry so much about the exam.
  • Would you like to try the new flavour before you buy it?
  • The case will be tried before a jury next month.

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What is "try" in Chinese?

"try" in Chinese is 考, 考试, 散文. try means: To make an attempt at doing something.

How do you pronounce 考?

"try" in Chinese is 考, pronounced "kǎo".

How do you use "try" in a sentence?

Example: "She tried to fix the leak herself before calling a plumber." In Chinese, "try" is 考, 考试, 散文.

Are there other ways to say "try" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "try": 考, 考试, 散文, 嘗試.

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