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试验 (shì yàn): to test, to experiment

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to test, to experiment
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

experiment
test
to experiment
experimental

Chinese explanation

为了了解某种事物的性质、效果或规律而进行的尝试性活动，通常带有探索和检验的目的
也指实际去做一做，看结果如何，或者为了检验某样东西是否合适、有效而进行的小规模尝试。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

to test

HSK 7

to examine

Example sentences

The scientist is conducting an important experiment.

The results of this experiment are very satisfactory.

We need to experiment repeatedly to find the best method.

The new drug has passed clinical trials.

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