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可以说，情况很复杂 (It can be said that the situation is very complex)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

The phrase begins with '可以说' (kěyǐ shuō), meaning 'it can be said' or 'one could say', which acts as an introductory clause. It softens the following statement and suggests a widely accepted observation or a cautious assessment. The comma separates this introductory clause from the main statement '情况很复杂' (qíngkuàng hěn fùzá), meaning 'the situation is very complex'.

Sample sentences

可以说，他的决定改变了公司的命运。

It can be said that his decision changed the company's fate.

面对全球经济挑战，可以说，未来充满不确定性。

Facing global economic challenges, it can be said that the future is full of uncertainties.

可以说，这本书对我的影响很大。

It can be said that this book had a great influence on me.

Quick facts

usage_note:'可以说' often precedes a statement to introduce it as an opinion, a generally accepted truth, or a cautious conclusion. The comma after '可以说' is standard when it functions as an introductory phrase.

Often used with

可以说，事情很清楚 (It can be said that the matter is very clear)

可以说，这是一个进步 (It can be said that this is a step forward)

可以说，我们尽力了 (It can be said that we did our best)

可以说，他做得很好 (It can be said that he did very well)

可以说，这很正常 (It can be said that this is very normal)

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Example

可以说，他的决定改变了公司的命运。

It can be said that his decision changed the company's fate.

面对全球经济挑战，可以说，未来充满不确定性。

Facing global economic challenges, it can be said that the future is full of uncertainties.