Usages of shìshi
只有 先 试试， 才 知道 这个 尺码 是不是 合身。Zhǐyǒu xiān shìshi, cái zhīdào zhège chǐmǎ shìbushì héshēn.
Only by trying it on first can you know whether this size fits.
你 先 试试 这 件 衣服 吧。nǐ xiān shìshi zhè jiàn yīfu ba.
Try on this piece of clothing first.
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