试图

shì tú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to attempt
2. to try

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

打算

dǎ suàn

to plan

表示意图

企图

qǐ tú

to attempt

含贬义，指图谋

Usage notes

Collocations

通常用于比较正式或书面的语境中，后面接动词短语或小句，如'试图解释'、'试图逃跑'。

Formality

与'尝试'相比，'试图'更强调意图和目标，书面语色彩更浓。

Example Sentences

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他试图说服我，但我还是不同意。

He tried to persuade me, but I still didn't agree.

他试图用钱收买证人，被警察发现了。

He tried to bribe the witness with money, but was caught by the police.

他试图掩饰自己的紧张。

He tried to hide his nervousness.

他试图操纵选举结果。

He attempted to rig the election results.

他试图为自己的错误辩解。

He tried to justify his mistake.

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Child Words of 试图

diagram

to test

试图