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从你的描述看...

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase literally translates to 'from your description, look...'. It serves as an introductory clause, signaling that the speaker is drawing a conclusion, making an inference, or forming an opinion based on information previously provided by the listener. It is often followed by a comma and then the speaker's deduction or observation.

Sample sentences

从你的描述看，这个问题似乎比我想象的要复杂。

Based on your description, this problem seems more complex than I imagined.

从你的描述看，那家餐厅的服务确实有待提高。

From what you described, that restaurant's service indeed needs improvement.

从你的描述看，你们团队可能需要一个新的策略。

Based on your description, your team might need a new strategy.

Quick facts

usage_note:This phrase is used to respectfully frame a conclusion or opinion as being derived directly from the information given by the other person, often softening the statement that follows. It implies careful consideration of the other's input.

Often used with

从目前情况看 (cóng mùqián qíngkuàng kàn - From the current situation, it seems...)

从我的角度看 (cóng wǒ de jiǎodù kàn - From my perspective...)

从表面上看 (cóng biǎomiàn shàng kàn - On the surface, it seems...)

从这点来看 (cóng zhè diǎn lái kàn - From this point of view...)

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Example

从你的描述看，这个问题似乎比我想象的要复杂。

Based on your description, this problem seems more complex than I imagined.

从你的描述看，那家餐厅的服务确实有待提高。

From what you described, that restaurant's service indeed needs improvement.