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可以说，你做得很好。(It can be said that you did a good job.)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression / sentence

neutral

How it works

This is a complex sentence structure. "可以说" (kěyǐ shuō) acts as an introductory phrase, meaning 'it can be said' or 'one could say', indicating an objective or generally accepted opinion. The clause "你做得很好" (nǐ zuò de hěn hǎo) then follows, serving as the content of what is being said, describing the positive evaluation of the listener's performance.

Sample sentences

他说，可以说，这是他一生中最重要的决定。

He said, it can be said that this is the most important decision in his life.

可以说，你的报告非常详细，分析也很透彻。

It can be said that your report is very detailed, and the analysis is also thorough.

老师对小明说：“可以说，你这次考试进步很大。”

The teacher told Xiao Ming: "It can be said that you made great progress in this exam."

Quick facts

usage_of_de:The particle '得' (de) here connects the verb '做' (zuò, to do) with the adverbial complement '很好' (hěn hǎo, very good), indicating the result or manner of the action. This structure is common for describing how an action is performed.

introductory_phrase:「可以说」 (kěyǐ shuō) is a common introductory phrase in Chinese, used to present a general statement or a conclusion. It can be followed by a comma or directly by the clause.

Often used with

可以说，他是一个非常努力的学生。(It can be said that he is a very diligent student.)

可以说，这是我见过的最好的表演。(It can be said that this is the best performance I've ever seen.)

可以说，我们取得了很大的进步。(It can be said that we have made great progress.)

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Example

他说，可以说，这是他一生中最重要的决定。

He said, it can be said that this is the most important decision in his life.

可以说，你的报告非常详细，分析也很透彻。

It can be said that your report is very detailed, and the analysis is also thorough.