设法

shè fǎ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to try
2. to make an attempt
3. to think of a way (to accomplish sth)

Word relationships

Related words

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• 尝试 cháng shì 尝试 cháng shì to try; to attempt 尝试 means to attempt or try, often used for experimenting or trying out.: to try; to attempt
• 极力 jí lì 极力 jí lì to make a supreme effort 极力 means to do one's utmost; while 设法 focuses on method, 极力 focuses on intensity of effort.: to make a supreme effort

Synonyms

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• 力图 lì tú 力图 lì tú to try hard to 力图 means to strive to do something, emphasizing effort; 设法 is more about finding a method.: to try hard to

Usage notes

Collocations

Often followed by a verb phrase indicating the action one is trying to do, e.g., 设法解决问题 (try to solve the problem).

Common mistakes

Not interchangeable with 想办法 in all contexts: 设法 is more formal and often used in written or serious situations.

Example Sentences

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我们正在 设法 解决这个问题。

We are trying to solve this problem.

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Words Containing 设法

• 想方设法 想方设法 xiǎng fāng shè fǎ: to think up every possible method (idiom); to devise ways and means

Child Words of 设法

• 法 法 fǎ: France
• 设 设 shè: to set up; to put in place