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可以说，这是一个新的开始。(It can be said that this is a new beginning.)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

The phrase starts with 可以说 (kěyǐ shuō), meaning 'it can be said' or 'one could say', introducing a general statement or an opinion. The comma separates this introductory clause from the main statement. 这是一个新的开始 (zhè shì yī gè xīn de kāishǐ) is a complete sentence meaning 'this is a new beginning,' with 是 (shì) as the copula linking 'this' to 'a new beginning.'

Sample sentences

经过多年的努力，可以说，这是一个新的开始。

After years of effort, it can be said that this is a new beginning.

虽然有很多困难，但可以说，这是一个新的开始，充满了希望。

Although there are many difficulties, it can be said that this is a new beginning, full of hope.

告别了旧的生活，可以说，这是一个新的开始，我会更加努力。

Bidding farewell to the old life, it can be said that this is a new beginning, and I will work even harder.

Quick facts

usage_note:可以说 (kěyǐ shuō) is a common introductory phrase in spoken and written Chinese to present an opinion or conclusion that is generally accepted or can be argued. It softens the statement slightly, making it less absolute.

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Example

经过多年的努力，可以说，这是一个新的开始。

After years of effort, it can be said that this is a new beginning.

虽然有很多困难，但可以说，这是一个新的开始，充满了希望。

Although there are many difficulties, it can be said that this is a new beginning, full of hope.