试试 (shì shì) — to have a try, to try (informally/tentatively)
Definition
试试 (shì shi) is the casual, tentative 'give it a try' — softer and more inviting than the plain verb 试. Often paired with 一下 ('try it a bit') or repeated once like 再试试.
verb
to have a tryto try (informally/tentatively)
Examples
- 试试，。Nǐ shì shì zhè ge xīn cài ba, hěn hǎo chī.You should try this new dish; it's delicious.
- 试试。Wǒ xiǎng shì shì yí xià zhè ge xīn shǒu jī.I want to try out this new phone.
- ，试试。Bié pà, zài shì shì yí cì.Don't be afraid, try again once more.
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