设法 設法 shè fǎ ㄕㄜˋ ㄈㄚˇ cit3 faat3 HSK 7-9

  • to try
  • to make an attempt
  • to think of a way (to accomplish sth)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 设 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 她 ( tā taa1 ) 设法 設法 ( shè fǎ cit3 faat3 ) 保住 ( bǎo zhù bou2 zyu6 ) 面子 ( miàn zi min6 zi2 )。

    She managed to keep up appearances.

  • 他们 他們 ( tā men taa1 mun4 ) 设法 設法 ( shè fǎ cit3 faat3 ) 控制 ( kòng zhì hung3 zai3 ) 你 ( nǐ nei5 )。

    They're trying to control you.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 设法 設法 ( shè fǎ cit3 faat3 ) 让 讓 ( ràng joeng6 ) 他 ( tā taa1 ) 明白 ( míng bai ming4 baak6 ) 了 ( le liu5 )。

    I managed to make him understand it.

  • 他 ( tā taa1 ) 设法 設法 ( shè fǎ cit3 faat3 ) 使 ( shǐ sai2 ) 收支 ( shōu zhī sau1 zi1 ) 平衡 ( píng héng ping4 hang4 )。

    He managed to make both ends meet.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 设法 設法 ( shè fǎ cit3 faat3 ) 及时 及時 ( jí shí kap6 si4 ) 到 ( dào dou3 ) 那里 那裡 ( nà li naa5 leoi5 )。

    I managed to get there in time.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY). Readings are generated automatically.