soeng4 si3嘗試尝试

Jyutpingsoeng4 si3

Yalesèuhng si

名詞Very common

Definition

An attempt, trial, or challenge.

neutraldaily actions

How it's used

While 嘗試 can function as a noun, it is far more common as a verb in spoken Cantonese. When used as a noun, it often carries a slightly formal or serious tone, implying a deliberate effort to overcome a challenge rather than just a casual try. For everyday, casual attempts, speakers prefer using the verb 試 or the phrase 試吓.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ni1呢go3個hai6係ngo5我dai6第jat1一ci3次soeng4嘗si3試zing2整daan6蛋gou1糕。

This is my first attempt at baking a cake.

nei5你hang2肯soeng4嘗si3試heoi3去goi2改，ji5已ging1經hou2好lek1叻㗎gaa2喇。

You are already doing great by being willing to try and change.

Related words

synonymsi5試síhsynonymsi3 haa5試吓si háh

Common phrases

daai6大daam2膽soeng4嘗si3試

bold attempt

zik6值dak1得soeng4嘗si3試

worth a try

Common mistake

Learners often use 嘗試 as a direct translation for the English verb 'to try' in every context. However, 嘗試 sounds too formal for simple requests like 'try this food' or 'try this shirt', where you should use 試 or 試吓 instead.