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    Expressing "attempt" or "try" with 尝试 (chángshì)

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    Structure

    经过 + 尝试 / 尝试 + Verb

    Explanation

    The word 尝试 (chángshì) can function as both a noun meaning "attempt" and a verb meaning "to try." It describes making an effort to do something, often something new or challenging. For example, 经过多次尝试 means "after many attempts."

    Examples

    • 这是我第一次尝试做中国菜。

      Zhè shì wǒ dì yī cì chángshì zuò Zhōngguó cài.

      This is my first time trying to cook Chinese food.

    • 经过多次尝试，他终于成功了。

      Jīngguò duō cì chángshì, tā zhōngyú chénggōng le.

      After many attempts, he finally succeeded.

    • 我们应该尝试用不同的方法解决这个问题。

      Wǒmen yīnggāi chángshì yòng bùtóng de fāngfǎ jiějué zhège wèntí.

      We should try to solve this problem using different methods.

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