Writing
设法 (shè fǎ) — how to say "to try" in Chinese
设法
To try, to find a way
verb
Character composition
设
to set up
法
method, way
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
设法完成
shè fǎ wán chéng
manage to complete
设法解决
shè fǎ jiě jué
try to solve
Examples
他设法在短时间内完成这项任务。
He tries to complete this task in a short time.
我设法解决问题。
I try to solve the problem.
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Frequently asked questions
Chinese word for try
"to try" in Chinese is 设法 (shè fǎ).
What does 设法 mean in English?
设法 (shè fǎ) means "To try, to find a way".
How is 设法 pronounced?
It is pronounced shè fǎ (written as she fa, shefa). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to try" in Chinese characters?
It is written 设法: 设 has 6 strokes, 法 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 设法?
设法 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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