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从XX来说 (cóng XX lái shuō - Speaking of/from the perspective of XX)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This structure is used to introduce a topic or a specific viewpoint from which something is being discussed or evaluated. 'XX' represents the noun or noun phrase that defines the perspective or area of discussion. It functions as an adverbial phrase, typically placed at the beginning of a clause or sentence, to set the context.

Sample sentences

从健康方面来说，这种食物不太好。

Speaking from a health perspective, this food isn't very good.

从我个人经历来说，学中文并不容易。

From my personal experience, learning Chinese is not easy.

从技术角度来说，这个方案是可行的。

From a technical point of view, this plan is feasible.

Quick facts

structure:从 + Noun/Noun Phrase (XX) + 来说

usage_note:Often used to qualify a statement, showing that the speaker is presenting a particular angle or limited scope.

alternative:也可以说 '从XX来看' (cóng XX lái kàn), which has a very similar meaning but might imply more of an observation or consideration.

Often used with

从我们公司的角度来说 (cóng wǒmen gōngsī de jiǎodù lái shuō - from our company's perspective)

从经济方面来说 (cóng jīngjì fāngmiàn lái shuō - from an economic standpoint)

从教育意义来说 (cóng jiàoyù yìyì lái shuō - in terms of educational significance)

从长远来看 (cóng chángyuǎn lái kàn - from a long-term perspective, related usage)

从个人经验来说 (cóng gèrén jīngyàn lái shuō - from personal experience)

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Example

从健康方面来说，这种食物不太好。

Speaking from a health perspective, this food isn't very good.

从我个人经历来说，学中文并不容易。

From my personal experience, learning Chinese is not easy.