Chinese word

试验

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì yàn

Meaning

  • verbtest

Example

我们要试验这个新设备。wǒ men yào shì yàn zhè ge xīn shè bèi

We are going to test this new device.

Illustration for 试验 (test)

More examples

她决定亲自试验这个方法。tā jué dìng qīn zì shì yàn zhè ge fāng fǎ

She decided to test this method herself.

Core concept

A practical trial follows a method, observes what happens, and turns the outcome into evidence of whether it works.

Common phrases

  • 亲自试验新方法qīn zì shì yàn xīn fāng fǎ

    test a new method oneself

  • 试验机器shì yàn jī qì

    test a machine

  • 试验样品shì yàn yàng pǐn

    test a sample

Similar words

测试cè shì: Measuring a machine or system to check its accuracy, operation, or functions.
试用shì yòng: Using a product or feature in real situations to discover its feel and any problems.
尝试cháng shì: Making an attempt with something new to see whether it will work.
试shì: Giving something a short try to see how it responds or turns out.

Definition in Chinese

用有计划的方法检验某物或某种做法是否可行、有效，通常包含按步骤操作并观察、记录结果。yòng yǒu jì huà de fāng fǎ jiǎn yàn mǒu wù huò móu zhǒng zuò fǎ shì fǒu kě xíng yǒu xiào tōng cháng bāo hán àn bù zhòu cāo zuò bìng guān chá jì lù jié guǒ

Word origin

The word 试验 (shìyàn, "experiment") is formed from 试 (shì, "try") and 验 (yàn, "check"), so its sense joins trying with checking.

Usage tips

  • The formal word 试验 (shìyàn, "test") suits a planned check of equipment or a method, while casual speech often uses 试试 (shìshi, "have a try") for a brief personal attempt.

Other meanings

  • experimentnoun
  • verifyverb

Related words

  • 试验员shì yàn yuántesternoun
  • 试验结果shì yàn jié guǒtest resultnoun

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