English–Chinese
“try every possible way” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiǎng fāng shè fǎ
Example
为了通过考试，她想方设法准备资料。wèi le tōng guò kǎo shì tā xiǎng fāng shè fǎ zhǔn bèi zī liào
To pass the exam, she tried every possible way to prepare the materials.
How to say “try every possible way” in Chinese
“Try every possible way” in Chinese is 想方设法 (xiǎng fāng shè fǎ).
Determined movement toward a goal through whatever workable paths careful thinking can uncover.
Example sentences with 想方设法
在困难面前，他总是想方设法寻找突破口。zài kùn nán miàn qián tā zǒng shì xiǎng fāng shè fǎ xún zhǎo tū pò kǒu
When faced with difficulties, he always tries every possible way to find a breakthrough.
Tips for using 想方设法
- English speakers may hear an extreme promise in this idiom, but Chinese speakers can use it in ordinary situations to stress serious effort rather than literal use of every imaginable method.