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尝试 (chángshì) - use 企图 when the intent has a more ambitious or scheming connotation, while 尝试 is more neutral and simply means to try.
Be cautious about the context in which you use 企图; it can carry a negative connotation if implying deceit or cunning. It's often paired with verbs like '实现' (to realize) or '完成' (to accomplish), and should be used in formal discussions or written texts.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 企图 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to intention and ambition. Students should focus on its usage in various sentence structures and the subtleties of its connotation in different contexts.
Learners often confuse 企图 with 试图 (shìtú), which is more neutral and simply means 'to try'. For example, saying '我试图做这个' (I attempt to do this) is correct, but using 企图 could imply a hidden agenda that may not be intended.
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How to say to attempt in Chinese
“to attempt” in Chinese is企图
企图 (qǐtú) refers to the act of attempting or trying to do something, often with a connotation of ambition or intent. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe efforts towards achieving a goal, sometimes implying a sense of scheming or ulterior motives.
When to use 企图
Be cautious about the context in which you use 企图; it can carry a negative connotation if implying deceit or cunning. It's often paired with verbs like '实现' (to realize) or '完成' (to accomplish), and should be used in formal discussions or written texts.
企图 or something close to it
尝试 (chángshì) - use 企图 when the intent has a more ambitious or scheming connotation, while 尝试 is more neutral and simply means to try.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 企图 with 试图 (shìtú), which is more neutral and simply means 'to try'. For example, saying '我试图做这个' (I attempt to do this) is correct, but using 企图 could imply a hidden agenda that may not be intended.
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Grammar patterns of 企图
企图 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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一群骨干右翼参议员曾____左右自己的同僚。
A hard-core group of right-wing senators had hoped to sway their colleagues.
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No, while both suggest an attempt, 企图 often implies a more serious or ambitious intention, whereas 尝试 is more casual and implies trying something out.
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