可以说,这是一个进步。(kěyǐ shuō, zhè shì yīgè jìnbù. - It can be said that this is progress.)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This phrase begins with "可以说" (kěyǐ shuō), meaning 'it can be said' or 'one might say', which introduces a subjective opinion or assessment. It functions as an introductory clause, setting the stage for the following statement. The main clause "这是一个进步" (zhè shì yīgè jìnbù) means 'this is a progress', where "这" (zhè) is 'this', "是" (shì) is 'is', "一个" (yīgè) is 'a', and "进步" (jìnbù) is 'progress'.
Sample sentences
经过大家的努力,可以说,这是一个进步。
Thanks to everyone's efforts, it can be said that this is progress.
虽然还有很多挑战,但可以说,这是一个进步。
Although there are still many challenges, it can be said that this is progress.
从长远来看,可以说,这是一个进步。
In the long run, it can be said that this is progress.
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Example
经过大家的努力,可以说,这是一个进步。
Thanks to everyone's efforts, it can be said that this is progress.
虽然还有很多挑战,但可以说,这是一个进步。
Although there are still many challenges, it can be said that this is progress.
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