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可以说，她很聪明。

Grammar & Usage

sentence/fixed expression

neutral

How it works

The phrase "可以说 (kěyǐ shuō)" acts as an introductory clause meaning "it can be said" or "one could say." It softens an assertion, making it sound more like an observation or an opinion rather than a definitive statement. The rest of the sentence, "她很聪明 (tā hěn cōngmíng)," states "she is very smart."

Sample sentences

可以说，她很聪明，学什么都很快。

It can be said that she is very smart; she learns everything quickly.

你说的没错，可以说，他这次的表现非常出色。

You're right, it can be said that his performance this time was outstanding.

从结果来看，可以说，这个计划取得了巨大的成功。

Looking at the results, it can be said that this plan achieved enormous success.

Quick facts

softening_statement:The use of '可以说' softens a statement, presenting it as a generally accepted truth or a plausible observation rather than a strong, direct assertion. It adds a nuanced politeness or objectivity.

Often used with

可以说，他很努力。(kěyǐ shuō, tā hěn nǔlì. - It can be said that he is very hardworking.)

可以说，这是一个好主意。(kěyǐ shuō, zhè shì yī gè hǎo zhǔyì. - It can be said that this is a good idea.)

可以说，那部电影很精彩。(kěyǐ shuō, nà bù diànyǐng hěn jīngcǎi. - It can be said that that movie was brilliant.)

可以说，情况正在好转。(kěyǐ shuō, qíngkuàng zhèngzài hǎozhuǎn. - It can be said that the situation is improving.)

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Example

可以说，她很聪明，学什么都很快。

It can be said that she is very smart; she learns everything quickly.

你说的没错，可以说，他这次的表现非常出色。

You're right, it can be said that his performance this time was outstanding.