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實驗

简实验 · 繁實驗

Mandarin · pinyin shí yàn

experiment
test
Classifier: 個 gè, 次 cì
experimental
to experiment

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實: shí · real, true, solid, honest
驗: Look up this written character
实: shí · real, true; honest, sincere
验: yàn · test, examine, inspect; verify

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2–4 · shi2 yan4

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sat6 jim6

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verb

to experiment; to test

noun

experiment; experimentation; testing

adj

(attributive) experimental
(attributive) advanced

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