体验 (tǐyàn) — to experience firsthand; hands-on experience

体验 (tǐyàn)

体验 means to personally experience something, emphasizing a direct, hands-on quality rather than just knowing about it.

Meanings

1. [verb/noun] to experience firsthand; hands-on experience; personal encounter

Example Sentences

这次旅行让我体验了不同的文化。 Zhè cì lǚxíng ràng wǒ tǐyàn le bùtóng de wénhuà. This trip allowed me to experience different cultures firsthand.

你应该亲自体验一下，才能真正理解。 Nǐ yīnggāi qīnzì tǐyàn yīxià, cái néng zhēnzhèng lǐjiě. You should experience it yourself before you can truly understand.

他们提供了一次免费的试驾体验。 Tāmen tígōng le yī cì miǎnfèi de shìjià tǐyàn. They offered a free test-drive experience.

这种体验让我终生难忘。 Zhè zhǒng tǐyàn ràng wǒ zhōngshēng nán wàng. This experience left a lasting impression on me for life.

Collocations

Memory Hook

体 means "body" and 验 means "to test/prove." 体验 is letting your body test something out directly.