try to; think of a way to; attempt to
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to try to; to attempt to; to think of a way to
Used before another verb to indicate making an effort to accomplish something. Often implies active effort to overcome obstacles.
Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
shè设
fǎ法
jiě解
jué决
zhè这
gè个
wèn问
tí题
。
We must try to find a way to solve this problem.
Tā他
men们
zhèng正
zài在
shè设
fǎ法
kè克
fú服
kùn困
nan难
。
They are trying to find ways to overcome the difficulties.
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Nǐ你
yào要
shè设
fǎ法
shuō说
fú服
tā他
gǎi改
biàn变
zhǔ主
yi意
。
You need to try to persuade him to change his mind.
Jǐng警
fāng方
zhèng正
shè设
fǎ法
zhuī追
chá查
zuì罪
fàn犯
de的
xià下
luò落
。
The police are trying to track down the whereabouts of the criminal.