试 Stroke Order — How to Write 试
试 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
试 Radical and Character Components
试 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 式 indicates the sound.
Radical: 讠 + 6 more strokes
试 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shì
Meanings of 试 in Chinese
1
shì试
To try or test something informally, according to a pre-conceived plan or idea, to evaluate its suitability or effectiveness.
我们可以尝试用这种新方法来解决问题。
We can try to use this new method to solve the problem.
Test; examination; to try; to attempt.
他正在准备下周的期末考试。
He is preparing for next week's final examination.
Common Words and Phrases with 试
1
to run a pilot scheme or project; to implement something on a trial basis
这家餐厅决定试办自助餐服务，看看顾客反应如何
This restaurant decided to try out a buffet service to see how customers react.
2
A test glass; a small glass, usually with a base, used for holding liquids to be tested.
科学家将液体样本倒入试杯中进行分析。
The scientist poured the liquid sample into the test cup for analysis.
3
take someone's temperature
护士来给小明试表，看他有没有发烧
The nurse came to take Xiao Ming's temperature to see if he had a fever.
4
trial broadcast
为了确保节目顺利上线，电视台将进行为期一周的试播。
To ensure the program launches smoothly, the TV station will conduct a one-week trial broadcast.
5
A trial run or test run of a machine or vehicle.
所有新车在出厂前都必须进行严格的试车。
All new cars must undergo strict road tests before leaving the factory.
6
7
A pilot project or program, an experimental unit or trial conducted on a small scale to test something before full implementation.
我们计划在社区推行垃圾分类，先选择一个小区作为试点。
We plan to promote waste sorting in the community, first selecting one residential area as a pilot site.
8
To try reading a book or text; to preview.
在购买新书之前，我总是喜欢先试读几页，看看内容是否吸引人。
Before buying a new book, I always like to trial read a few pages to see if the content is appealing.
9
Trial work; to work on a trial basis.
小张最近找到了一份新工作，正在试工期，希望能够顺利转正
Xiao Zhang recently found a new job and is currently in the trial period, hoping to be officially hired.
10
test tube
化学老师向我们展示了如何安全地使用试管加热液体。
The chemistry teacher showed us how to safely use a test tube to heat liquids.
11
A baby conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF), often referred to as a 'test-tube baby'.
他们通过试管婴儿技术，终于实现了拥有一个健康宝宝的愿望。
They finally realized their wish of having a healthy baby through in vitro fertilization technology.
12
A trial voyage or flight, typically for a new or repaired ship/aircraft, or an exploratory journey to establish a new route.
这艘新船正在进行试航，以确保所有系统运行正常
The new ship is currently undergoing its sea trial to ensure all systems are functioning properly.
13
A touchstone; originally a black stone used to test the purity of gold and silver, now often used figuratively to mean a standard or criterion by which the value or authenticity of something is judged.
对于一个优秀的设计师来说，用户体验永远是衡量作品成功与否的试金石。
For an excellent designer, user experience is always the touchstone for judging the success or failure of their work.
14
A test paper or examination paper that candidates write answers on during an exam.
老师正在批改学生的试卷。
The teacher is grading the students' test papers.
15
to probe; to sound out
他试探性地问了问经理对新项目的看法。
He tentatively asked the manager for his opinion on the new project.
More words with 试
- cè测shì试Test, measure, examine.
- cháng尝shì试to try; to attempt
- diàn殿shì试Palace examination
- cè策shì试Policy Test, Strategy Test
- dū都shì试Try all, Try everything
- tíng廷shì试Palace examination, Court examination
- chuí锤jī击shì试yàn验Hammer test, Striking test
- chuō戳chuān穿shì试yàn验Puncture test, Piercing test
- qī期mò末kǎo考shì试Final exam, Final examination
- kǎo考shì试exam, test
- shì试yàn验Experiment, Trial
- tiáo调shì试debug, adjust
- shì试shi试Try, Give it a try
- shì试yòng用trial, to try out
- xiāng乡shì试provincial examination, regional examination
- huì会shì试Metropolitan examination
- miàn面shì试interview, job interview
- shì试chī吃sample, taste
- shì试tú图attempt, try
- zài再shì试Try again, Retry
Idioms with 试
- shì试cái才lù录yòng用employ based on talent
- chū初shì试fēng锋máng芒make one's debut and show talent
- fā发xíng硎xīn新shì试newly sharpened and put to the test
- lǚ屡shì试bù不shuǎng爽always effective
- niú牛dāo刀xiǎo小shì试display significant talent in a minor task
- xiǎo小shì试fēng锋máng芒make a tentative display of one's ability
- xiǎo小shì试niú牛dāo刀make a small display of one's abilities
- yǐ以shēn身shì试fǎ法knowingly violate the law
- yuè跃yuè跃yù欲shì试eager to try something
- chí持gē戈shì试mǎ马ready and eager for action
- gāo膏chún唇shì试shé舌eager to speak one's mind
- lǚ屡shì试lǚ屡yàn验always works well
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Open the tool →Questions about 试
What does 试 mean in Chinese?
试 (shì) means “Test” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 试?
试 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 试 have?
试 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 试?
试 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 试?
The radical of 试 is 讠, and 试 is a phono-semantic compound.