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

Grammar & Usage

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How it works

This is a declarative sentence beginning with an introductory clause '可以说' (kěyǐ shuō), meaning 'it can be said' or 'one could say'. This clause acts as a common discourse marker to introduce an opinion or statement. The main clause '情况很复杂' (qíngkuàng hěn fùzá) directly states that 'the situation is very complex', with '情况' (situation), '很' (very), and '复杂' (complex).

Sample sentences

可以说，这是我们遇到的最大挑战。

It can be said that this is the biggest challenge we have encountered.

虽然他们已经尽力了，但可以说，情况依然不容乐观。

Although they have done their best, it can be said that the situation is still not optimistic.

老板说，公司现在的情况很复杂，需要大家共同努力。

The boss said that the company's current situation is very complex and requires everyone's joint efforts.

Quick facts

usage_note:The phrase '可以说' is often used to soften a statement or to present an observation as a widely accepted or reasonable conclusion, rather than a definitive, absolute fact.

Often used with

可以说，这是个好主意。(It can be said that this is a good idea.)

情况很糟糕。(The situation is very bad.)

复杂的问题。(Complex problem.)

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

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Example

可以说，这是我们遇到的最大挑战。

It can be said that this is the biggest challenge we have encountered.

虽然他们已经尽力了，但可以说，情况依然不容乐观。

Although they have done their best, it can be said that the situation is still not optimistic.