试用

shì yòng

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to try sth out
2. to be on probation

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 试验 shì yàn 试验 shì yàn experiment 试用强调初步使用或短期尝试，试验更强调测试性能或效果: experiment
• 试用期 shì yòng qī 试用期 shì yòng qī trial period 试用期指一段时间内试用，如工作或产品试用阶段: trial period

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually paired with 期 (period), e.g. 试用期 (probation period), or followed by a product, e.g. 试用新产品 (try a new product).

Formality

Used in both formal (e.g., employment contracts) and informal (e.g., app trials) contexts, but 试用期 is more formal.

Example Sentences

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我可以 试用 这个软件吗？

Can I try out this software?

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Words Containing 试用

• 试用期 试用期 shì yòng qī: trial period
• 试用品 试用品 shì yòng pǐn: trial product
• 试用本 试用本 shì yòng běn: inspection copy (of a textbook etc)

Child Words of 试用

• 用 用 yòng: to use
• 试 试 shì: to test