试试看 (shì shì kàn) — to give it a try, to try something and see the outcome
Definition
试试看 (shì shì kàn) is a casual, spoken reduplication meaning 'give it a try' — softer and more tentative than a direct attempt. The trailing 看 adds a 'and see' feel, suggesting the speaker is open to the outcome.
verb
to give it a try, to try something and see the outcome
Examples
- 试试看。Nǐ kě yǐ shì shì kàn zhè ge cài.You can try this dish.
- 试试看，。Xiān shì shì kàn, bù xíng zài huàn.Try it first; if it doesn't work, then change.
- 试试看。Tā jué dìng shì shì kàn zhè ge xīn fāng fǎ.He decided to try this new method.
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