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可以说，情况很复杂。(kěyǐ shuō, qíngkuàng hěn fùzá. - One can say the situation is very complicated.)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression / sentence structure

neutral

How it works

The phrase begins with "可以说 (kěyǐ shuō)", meaning "it can be said" or "one can say," which introduces a general observation or opinion. This is followed by a statement, "情况很复杂 (qíngkuàng hěn fùzá)", meaning "the situation is very complicated." The comma (，) acts as a pause between the introductory phrase and the main clause.

Sample sentences

可以说，他的研究成果改变了我们的看法。

It can be said his research findings changed our views.

老师说，这个问题很复杂，需要深入分析。

The teacher said this problem is very complicated and requires in-depth analysis.

可以说，今天的会议非常成功。

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

Quick facts

usage_of_keyi:可以 (kěyǐ) means 'can' or 'may', indicating possibility or permission. Here, in '可以说', it conveys that stating something is a valid or plausible observation.

structure_of_opinion_introduction:The structure '可以说 + [statement]' is a common way to introduce an opinion or a summary, making it sound more objective or generally accepted.

Often used with

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

可以说，这个决定是正确的。(It can be said this decision is correct.)

可以说，成功在于努力。(It can be said success lies in effort.)

情况很复杂。(The situation is very complicated.)

问题很复杂。(The problem is very complicated.)

关系很复杂。(The relationship is very complicated.)

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Example

可以说，他的研究成果改变了我们的看法。

It can be said his research findings changed our views.

老师说，这个问题很复杂，需要深入分析。

The teacher said this problem is very complicated and requires in-depth analysis.