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

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase uses '可以说' (kěyǐ shuō) meaning 'it can be said' or 'one could say', which introduces a statement or conclusion. It is followed by a comma, then the main clause '我们尽力了' (wǒmen jìnlì le), meaning 'we tried our best'. The particle '了' (le) indicates a completed action or a change of state, emphasizing that the effort was indeed made to its fullest extent.

Sample sentences

虽然比赛输了，但可以说，我们尽力了。

Although we lost the game, it can be said that we tried our best.

面对如此大的挑战，可以说，我们尽力了，没有留下遗憾。

Facing such a great challenge, it can be said that we tried our best and have no regrets.

项目最终失败了，但从过程来看，可以说，我们尽力了。

The project ultimately failed, but from the process, it can be said that we tried our best.

Quick facts

usage_context:Often used to conclude a difficult situation or effort, conveying a sense of resignation, reflection, or acceptance of a particular outcome after maximum effort has been expended. It implies that no more could have been done.

emotional_nuance:Can convey a mixture of relief, resignation, or a quiet pride in one's effort, even if the outcome wasn't ideal.

Often used with

可以说，我已经尽力了 (It can be said, I have already tried my best)

可以说，结果并不重要 (It can be said, the result is not important)

可以说，这是最好的结果 (It can be said, this is the best outcome)

我们已经尽力了 (We have already tried our best)

尽力而为 (Do one's best)

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Example

虽然比赛输了，但可以说，我们尽力了。

Although we lost the game, it can be said that we tried our best.

面对如此大的挑战，可以说，我们尽力了，没有留下遗憾。

Facing such a great challenge, it can be said that we tried our best and have no regrets.