Nantoka/试探shì tànTraditional: 試探HSK 7–9试探 (shì tàn) is a Chinese word meaning “to sound out; to probe; to feel out”.Meanings1to sound out2to probe3to feel out4to try outPart of speechverbCharacters in 试探试shì · to test探tàn · to exploreRelated words试to test探to explore试图to attempt测试to test (machinery etc)尝试to try (to see what it's like or whether one can do it)侦探detective考试to take an exam面试to be interviewed (as a candidate)试验experiment探长(police) detective探索to explore; to probe探险to exploreStudy Chinese with flashcards →