Chinese word

试用

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì yòng

Meaning

  • verbtry out

Example

你可以先试用这个功能再决定。nǐ ké yǐ xiān shì yòng zhè ge gōng néng zài jué dìng

You can try out this feature before deciding.

Illustration for 试用 (try out)

More examples

购买前，最好先试用一段时间。gòu mǎi qián zuì hǎo xiān shì yòng yí duàn shí jiān

Before buying it, it is best to try it out for a while.

Core concept

Temporary use that checks whether something works well or fits a need.

Common phrases

  • 试用新功能shì yòng xīn gōng néng

    try out a new feature

  • 试用样品shì yòng yàng pǐn

    try out a sample

  • 试用设备shì yòng shè bèi

    try out equipment

Similar words

试shì: Testing a thing or method in practice reveals its effect or how to use it.
尝试cháng shì: Trying a new action or method explores its possible results.
体验tǐ yàn: Using something or joining an activity shows what it feels like and what impression it gives.
试一试shì yí shì: Trying something briefly and casually shows how it goes.

Definition in Chinese

在正式购买或长期使用前，短时间使用某物以检验性能、效果或是否合适的行为。zài zhèng shì gòu mǎi huò cháng qī shǐ yòng qián duǎn shí jiān shǐ yòng mǒu wù yǐ jiǎn yàn xìng néng xiào guǒ huò shì fǒu hé shì de xíng wéi

Word origin

试用 (shìyòng, "try out") is built from 试 (shì, "test") plus 用 (yòng, "use"), showing that the test happens through practical use.

Usage tips

  • On apps and websites, this term commonly describes a feature or plan available for a limited time before payment, and it also applies to physical goods.

Other meanings

  • trial usenoun

Opposites

  • 投入使用tóu rù shǐ yòngput into useverb
  • 正式启用zhèng shì qǐ yòngofficially put into useverb

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