试图

• 拼音: shì tú
• 汉字拆解: 试 = 讠(speech) + 式 (style); 图 = 囗 (enclosure) + 冬 (winter), originally a map/plan

含义

To attempt; to try (often implying the attempt may fail).

A formal verb meaning to try or attempt something, often with the implication that success is uncertain or that the attempt ultimately failed. More formal than 尝试 and often used in written Chinese. Common in news reports and formal analysis.

例句

1. 他试图说服父母同意他出国留学。
2. 警方试图联系失踪者的家属。
3. 她试图隐瞒真相，但最终还是被发现了。

用法指南

语境: news, written, analysis

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 他试图逃跑但失败了。(He attempted to escape but failed.)
• 我们试图找到解决方案。(We are trying to find a solution.)

错误说法

• 试图一下这个菜 — for casual 'try this food,' use 尝尝 or 试试, not 试图

起源与历史

Compound of 试 (to try/test) + 图 (to plan/seek), meaning to try to achieve something planned.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal