Meaning

    to try; to attempt

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► cháng shì
    Tone numbers: chang2 shi4

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 嘗試
    Simplified: 尝试

    First Character: 嘗 (cháng) – indicator of past tense; to taste; flavor; already; ever; once; test; already; formerly
    Second Character: 試 (shì) – to test; to try; experiment; examination; test

Examples of Cháng Shì

    ► Wǒ chángshì guò hěnduō jiǎnféi fāngfǎ.
    我嘗試過很多減肥方法｡
    我尝试过很多减肥方法｡
    I have tried many weight-loss methods.

    ► Tā yǒng yú chángshì gèzhǒng bùtóng de tiǎozhàn.
    她勇於嘗試各種不同的挑戰｡
    她勇于尝试各种不同的挑战｡
    She bravely tackles all kinds of challenges.