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The character "试" derives from its traditional form "試", constructed from the semantic component "言" denoting speech and the phonetic component "式" suggesting pronunciation, which originally implied a sense of verbal examination or assessment. Over time, its meaning extended beyond oral inquiry to encompass a wider range of actions including testing, attempting, or experimenting in various practical and intellectual contexts. The simplified form "试" retained the phonetic element "式" while condensing the semantic radical to "讠", an abbreviated shorthand for language-related characters, thus reflecting a structural adaptation that continued to align the character with notions of trial and evaluation often communicated through language.
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试试这个吧。
你考试了吗？
我尝试做新菜。
他们在做试验。
请你试穿这件衣服。
我们需要测试新软件。
他试图解释这个复杂的问题。
在正式发布之前，我们必须多次测试产品以确保质量。