Cantonese Word of the Day
試
SI • verb — 21st of May, 2026
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Meaning: to try; to test; to attempt
Examples
- 你試下呢件衫啦。
(Try on this shirt.) - 我唔知點做，我試吓先。
(I don't know what to do; I'll try (it) first.) - 下次你可以試吓嗰間新餐廳。
(Next time you can try that new restaurant.)
Synonyms
- 嘗試
- 試吓
試 is a very common verb used when attempting or testing something (trying food, clothes, methods, etc.). In speech people often say 試下 or 試吓 to soften suggestions. 嘗試 is a more formal equivalent.
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