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想方设法 (xiǎng fāng shè fǎ) — how to say "to try every possible way" in Chinese
想方
设法
To try every possible way, to leave no stone unturned
Character composition
想
to think, to want
方
way, method
设
to set up, to establish
法
method, way, law
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
方
Square
#70 · fāng · 4 strokes
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
想方设法解决
xiǎng fāng shè fǎ jiě jué
to solve by every possible means
想方设法筹钱
xiǎng fāng shè fǎ chóu qián
to raise money by every possible means
Examples
为了完成这个项目，我们必须想方设法找到资金。
To complete this project, we must try every possible way to find funding.
他想方设法帮助你。
He is trying every possible way to help you.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to try every possible way" in Chinese?
"to try every possible way" in Chinese is 想方设法 (xiǎng fāng shè fǎ).
What does 想方设法 mean in English?
想方设法 (xiǎng fāng shè fǎ) means "To try every possible way, to leave no stone unturned".
How is 想方设法 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiǎng fāng shè fǎ (written as xiang fang she fa, xiangfangshefa). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to try every possible way" in Chinese characters?
It is written 想方设法: 想 has 13 strokes, 方 has 4 strokes, 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 level is 想方设法?
想方设法 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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