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可以说，这是一个进步。(kěyǐ shuō, zhè shì yī ge jìnbù. - It can be said that this is a step forward.)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase uses the construction "可以说，..." (kěyǐ shuō, ...) meaning "It can be said that...". This structure introduces an observation or conclusion. The second part of the phrase "这是一个进步" (zhè shì yī ge jìnbù) means "this is a step forward," with "这" (zhè) acting as a demonstrative pronoun and "进步" (jìnbù) as a noun meaning 'progress' or 'improvement'.

Sample sentences

经过一番努力，可以说，这是一个进步。

After some effort, it can be said that this is a step forward.

虽然还有很多不足，但可以说，这是一个进步。

Although there are still many shortcomings, it can be said that this is a step forward.

我们看到了团队的成长，可以说，这是一个进步。

We've seen the team's growth; it can be said that this is a step forward.

Quick facts

usage_context:This phrase is commonly used to acknowledge positive development or improvement, often in response to a change or new situation. The initial '可以说' softens the statement, presenting it as a generally accepted or reasonable conclusion.

Often used with

可以说，情况好转了。(It can be said that the situation has improved.)

可以说，他很努力。(It can be said that he is very hardworking.)

可以说，我们取得了成功。(It can be said that we have achieved success.)

一个巨大的进步 (a huge step forward)

取得进步 (to make progress)

没有进步 (no progress)

Mnemonic

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Example

经过一番努力，可以说，这是一个进步。

After some effort, it can be said that this is a step forward.

虽然还有很多不足，但可以说，这是一个进步。

Although there are still many shortcomings, it can be said that this is a step forward.