试验 (shì yàn) — to experiment; to test
Definition
试验 emphasizes testing a method, machine, or product to see if it works, often through trial. Compared to 试 ('try out, give it a go'), 试验 is more systematic and technical; 实验 is the more scientific/academic counterpart.
verb
to experimentto test
Measure word · 次, 个
Examples
- 试验。Wǒ men shì yàn le xīn fāng fǎ.We tested the new method.
- 试验。Tā zhèng zài shì yàn zhè ge jī qì.He is testing this machine.
- 试验。Qǐng shì yàn yí xià zhè ge gōng néng.Please test this function.
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