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试图 (shì tú) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

试图 (shì tú) is a Chinese word: to attempt. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 试图

动 dòng verb

to attempt

他试图说服我改变主意。

tā shì tú shuō fú wǒ gǎi biàn zhǔ yi

He attempted to persuade me to change my mind.

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Word breakdown

试 shì — to try, to test

Words with this character (14)
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图 tú — to seek, to plan

Words with this character (14)
  • 1 图书馆 tú shū guǎn — library HSK 3
    • 图 collection, catalog (systematic organization)
    • 书 book (the main material stored)
    • 馆 building, hall, establishment (indicates a physical place)
    Example

    我每周都去图书馆借书。

    wǒ měi zhōu dōu qù tú shū guǎn jiè shū

    I go to the library to borrow books every week.

  • 2 地图 dì tú — map HSK 3
    • 地 earth, land, geographical area
    • 图 diagram, drawing, visual representation
    Example

    我需要一张北京的地图。

    wǒ xū yào yì zhāng Běi jīng de dì tú

    I need a map of Beijing.

  • 3 图片 tú piàn — picture HSK 4
    • 图 visual representation, drawing, diagram
    • 片 flat piece, slice, indicating a two-dimensional item
    Example

    我在网上找到了一张漂亮的图片。

    wǒ zài wǎng shàng zhǎo dào le yì zhāng piào liang de tú piàn

    I found a beautiful picture online.

  • 4 图书 tú shū — books HSK 5
    • 图 forms part of the formal compound for books/publications
    • 书 book, written material
    Example

    我喜欢在图书馆看图书。

    wǒ xǐ huan zài tú shū guǎn kàn tú shū

    I like to read books in the library.

  • 5 图画 tú huà — picture, drawing HSK 5
    • 图 picture, image
    • 画 painting, drawing
    Example

    墙上挂着一幅美丽的图画。

    qiáng shàng guà zhe yì fú měi lì de tú huà

    A beautiful picture hangs on the wall.

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  • 6 图像 tú xiàng — image HSK 6
    • 图 picture, drawing, diagram
    • 像 likeness, resemblance, appearance
    Example

    这个图像很清晰。

    zhè ge tú xiàng hěn qīng xī

    This image is very clear.

  • 7 图案 tú àn — pattern HSK 6
    • 图 picture, graphic
    • 案 design, plan
    Example

    这块布料上有漂亮的图案。

    zhè kuài bù liào shàng yǒu piào liang de tú àn

    This fabric has beautiful patterns.

  • 8 图表 tú biǎo — chart HSK 6
    • 图 picture, visual representation
    • 表 table, organized display
    Example

    这个图表显示了公司的销售数据。

    zhè ge tú biǎo xiǎn shì le gōng sī de xiāo shòu shù jù

    This chart shows the company's sales data.

  • 9 企图 qǐ tú — attempt; try to; intend to HSK 7
    • 企 to plan, to intend
    • 图 to seek, to pursue
    Example

    他企图逃跑，但被警察抓住了。

    tā qǐ tú táo pǎo dàn bèi jǐng chá zhuā zhù le

    He attempted to escape, but was caught by the police.

  • 10 图形 tú xíng — graphic HSK 7
    • 图 diagram, picture, visual representation
    • 形 shape, form, configuration
    Example

    老师在黑板上画了一个三角形图形。

    lǎo shī zài hēi bǎn shàng huà le yí gè sān jiǎo xíng tú xíng

    The teacher drew a triangular figure on the blackboard.

  • 11 图纸 tú zhǐ — blueprint HSK 7
    • 图 drawing, diagram
    • 纸 paper
    Example

    工程师正在研究建筑图纸。

    gōng chéng shī zhèng zài yán jiū jiàn zhù tú zhǐ

    The engineer is studying the architectural blueprints.

  • 12 意图 yì tú — to intend HSK 7
    • 意 thought, meaning, intention
    • 图 plan, scheme, to seek
    Example

    他意图欺骗我们。

    tā yì tú qī piàn wǒ men

    He intends to deceive us.

  • 13 插图 chā tú — illustration HSK 7
    • 插 to insert, to place into
    • 图 picture, image
    Example

    这本书有很多精美的插图。

    zhè běn shū yǒu hěn duō jīng měi de chā tú

    This book has many beautiful illustrations.

  • 14 蓝图 lán tú — blueprint HSK 7
    • 蓝 blue (referring to the blue color of traditional blueprints)
    • 图 plan, diagram (the drawing or schematic representation)
    Example

    这是公司发展的蓝图。

    zhè shì gōng sī fā zhǎn de lán tú

    This is the blueprint for the company's development.

Structure & writing
1 试 shì — to try; to attempt; to test informally

试 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 讠 yán — speech/language radical
讠 is a component in 75 characters
HSK 1
认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish 识 shí to know; to recognize; to distinguish 话 huà speech; spoken words; language 语 yǔ speech; words 说 shuō to express in words; to speak
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请 qǐng to request; to ask 读 dú to read aloud following written text 课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction 谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun) 谢 xiè to thank (reduplicated for emphasis)
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让 ràng yield; give way to others when both parties need something 记 jì to memorize; to remember 诉 sù to tell, to express fully and unreservedly 词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives) 试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally
HSK 3
议 yì to discuss; to deliberate 讲 jiǎng to speak; to talk 该 gāi should; ought to 调 tiáo well-proportioned; harmonious
HSK 4
计 jì to calculate; to reckon 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text) 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops 许 xǔ to permit; to allow 论 lùn to analyze and judge the reasoning of things
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证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts 评 píng critical comment or review article 诚 chéng sincere, genuine (of one's heart or intentions) 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略) 误 wù wrong; erroneous 谅 liàng to understand and forgive 谈 tán to speak or discuss 谊 yì friendship; friendly relations
HSK 5
罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 训 xùn to teach; to admonish 设 shè to arrange; to set up 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 诊 zhěn to examine a patient (to diagnose an illness)
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诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language) 询 xún to inquire, to seek opinions 谨 jǐn cautious; careful
HSK 6
讯 xùn to inquire 讶 yà (lit.) to be surprised; to wonder at 诞 dàn to be born; to give birth 诸 zhū all, many, various 诺 nuò an exclamation of agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'okay'
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谐 xié harmonious; well-coordinated 谓 wèi to say; to tell 谦 qiān humble, modest
HSK 7
狱 yù prison; jail 蔼 ǎi friendly, amiable 讥 jī to mock, to satirize 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 讹 é erroneous; untrue
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讼 sòng to litigate; to take a case to court 讽 fěng to satirize, mock, or admonish with cutting innuendo 诀 jué mnemonic rhyme or phrase summarizing key points of a subject 诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle 诠 quán to explain; to interpret 诡 guǐ deceitful, cunning 诧 chà to be astonished; to feel surprised 诫 jiè to warn; to admonish 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 诵 sòng read aloud; recite with intonation 诽 fěi to slander; to speak ill of others without basis 谋 móu plan; stratagem; scheme 谍 dié (lit.) to secretly gather intelligence on military, political, or economic matters 谎 huǎng lie; falsehood 谜 mí riddle; enigmatic puzzle phrased in words for guessing 谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment 谤 bàng (lit.) to denounce and publicize others' faults 谬 miù erroneous; mistaken 谱 pǔ a chart, table, or book compiled by category or system 谴 qiǎn to reproach; to reprimand 辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood
1.2 式 shì — shape or form of an object
式 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 2
试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally

Stroke order

2 图 tú — image depicted by drawing or painting

图 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 囗 wéi — enclosure, surrounding boundary
囗 is a component in 16 characters
HSK 1
回 huí to wind, circle, or rotate 国 guó country; nation; state 西 xī west (one of the four cardinal directions, the side where the sun sets; opposite of '东')
HSK 2
因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果)
HSK 3
园 yuán garden (for growing vegetables, flowers, or fruit) 图 tú image depicted by drawing or painting
HSK 4
困 kùn to be trapped in hardship or difficulty; unable to break free from circumstances 围 wéi to surround; to encircle
HSK 5
团 tuán round; circular 固 gù firm; sturdy 圆 yuán plane figure enclosed by a circle
HSK 6
圈 quān circular route; loop; lap 菌 jūn microorganism (bacteria, fungi, mold, etc.); esp. pathogenic bacteria
HSK 7
卤 lǔ bittern; the bitter black liquid remaining after salt crystallization, a mixture of magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium bromide, and sodium chloride 囚 qiú to imprison; to incarcerate 囱 cōng chimney; flue for stove or boiler
2.2 冬 dōng — winter (the fourth and coldest season)
冬 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 2
疼 téng pain; ache (sensation caused by illness, injury, or stimulation)
HSK 3
图 tú image depicted by drawing or painting 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始)

Stroke order