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尝试

chángshì

English translation of 尝试

attempt

The Chinese word '尝试' translates directly to 'attempt' in English. It is typically used in contexts where one is trying to do or achieve something, often something new or challenging.


Example sentences using: 尝试

她喜欢尝试新事物

tā xǐhuān chángshì xīn shìwù

English translation of 她喜欢尝试新事物

She likes to try new things

This sentence illustrates the use of '尝试' in positive context expressing fondness for an action.

我将尝试做这个

wǒ jiāng chángshì zuò zhège

English translation of 我将尝试做这个

I will try to do this

This sentence demonstrates the use of '尝试' in a future tense context, indicating an intent to perform an action.

我不应该尝试改变他

wǒ bù yīnggāi chángshì gǎibiàn tā

English translation of 我不应该尝试改变他

I shouldn't try to change him

Here '尝试' is used in a negative context, presenting a disagreement or rejection towards an action.

你应该尝试更健康的食物

nǐ yīnggāi chángshì gèng jiànkāng de shíwù

English translation of 你应该尝试更健康的食物

You should try healthier food

This sentence shows '尝试' being used in a suggestive context, indicating a recommendation.

我很少尝试这类事务

wǒ hěn shǎo chángshì zhè lèi shìwù

English translation of 我很少尝试这类事务

I seldom try these kind of things

Here '尝试' is used in a context presenting rarity of an action.

他们仍然在尝试解决问题

tāmen réngrán zài chángshì jiějué wèntí

English translation of 他们仍然在尝试解决问题

They are still trying to solve the problem

This sentence shows '尝试' used in indicating continuous effort towards an action.

我们需要尝试不同的方法

wǒmen xūyào chángshì bùtóng de fāngfǎ

English translation of 我们需要尝试不同的方法

We need to try different methods

This sentence demonstrates '尝试' in showing an imperative need for an action.

她没有尝试过滑雪

tā méiyǒu chángshìguò huáxuě

English translation of 她没有尝试过滑雪

She has never tried skiing

This sentence uses '尝试' in past perfect tense, indicating an action that has never happened.

我应该尝试学一些新的技能

wǒ yīnggāi chángshì xué yīxiē xīn de jìnéng

English translation of 我应该尝试学一些新的技能

I should try to learn some new skills

This sentence shows the use of '尝试' in a context suggesting improvement or personal development.

他正在尝试新的抄写点

tā zhèngzài chángshì xīn de chāoxiě diǎn

English translation of 他正在尝试新的抄写点

He is trying new transcription points

This sentence shows '尝试' being used in a present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action.

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