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可以说，中国发展很快。(It can be said that China is developing rapidly.)

Grammar & Usage

sentence/statement

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How it works

The phrase begins with '可以说' (kěyǐ shuō), meaning 'it can be said' or 'one can say,' which functions as an introductory clause to express a commonly accepted or easily observable fact. It sets a conversational or reflective tone for the statement that follows. The main clause '中国发展很快' (zhōngguó fāzhǎn hěn kuài) is a simple subject-verb-adjective structure, meaning 'China develops very quickly' or 'China's development is very fast.'

Sample sentences

可以说，现代科技改变了我们的生活。

It can be said that modern technology has changed our lives.

可以说，他为公司做出了巨大贡献。

It can be said that he has made significant contributions to the company.

可以说，今天的会议非常成功。

It can be said that today's meeting was very successful.

Quick facts

usage_of_keshuyi_shuo:'可以说' acts as a discourse marker, indicating that the following statement is an opinion that is widely held or easily justifiable. It often precedes a general observation or a summary. The comma after '可以说' is crucial for pausing and separating the introductory clause from the main statement.

Often used with

可以说，天气很好。(It can be said that the weather is good.)

可以说，她很聪明。(It can be said that she is very smart.)

可以说，这项技术非常先进。(It can be said that this technology is very advanced.)

发展很快 (developing rapidly)

经济发展 (economic development)

国家发展 (national development)

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Example

可以说，现代科技改变了我们的生活。

It can be said that modern technology has changed our lives.

可以说，他为公司做出了巨大贡献。

It can be said that he has made significant contributions to the company.