Chinese phrase
先试行〜，再看效果 xiān shì xíng 〜 zài kàn xiào guǒ
Meaning
try ___ first and evaluate the results
When to use it
First, an option is tried, then the results are evaluated. The phrase suits careful business discussions of pilots or limited trials before a wider decision.
Example dialogue
我们可以先试行一个试点项目，再看效果。 wǒ men ké yǐ xiān shì xíng yí gè shì diǎn xiàng mù zài kàn xiào guǒ
We can try a pilot project first, then assess the results.
好的，我会联系相关部门准备试点计划。 hǎo de wǒ huì lián xì xiāng guān bù mén zhǔn bèi shì diǎn jì huà
Okay, I will contact the relevant departments and prepare a pilot plan.