WHOLE CHARACTER
试
to try; to attempt (尝试); to test; to examine (考试)
试 is to try and to test — trying something once, or sitting an exam.
ZDIC: 形声; the speech side carries the meaning, 式 the sound.
Character Familiesleft / right
试
to try; to attempt (尝试); to test; to examine (考试)
试 is to try and to test — trying something once, or sitting an exam.
GF0025–2021 character list · 一级One character pageAll readings and linked senses stay together.
WHOLE GLYPH & STRUCTURE
left / right
ZDIC: 形声; the speech side carries the meaning, 式 the sound.
MEANING
讠
speech (from 言)
The simplified speech form; not a standalone page.
In 试: meaning Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.
SOUND
式
style; pattern; formula
Standalone meaning is kept separate from its sound role in 试; shì matches the whole character exactly.
In 试: sound Sound side per ZDIC: shì matches the whole character's sound exactly.
Tone 4
- to try; to attempt (尝试)
- to test; to examine (考试)
- 尝试to try; to attempt
- 考试examination
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