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可以说，这是个进步 (It can be said that this is progress.)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This is a common introductory phrase expressing a qualified opinion. "可以说" (kěyǐ shuō) means 'it can be said' or 'one could say', indicating a certain level of agreement or a mild assertion. The structure is "可以说，[statement]" where the statement follows as the subject of the assertion.

Sample sentences

虽然还有很长的路要走，但可以说，这是个进步。

Although there's still a long way to go, it can be said that this is progress.

面对全球变暖，人们开始关注环保问题，可以说，这是个进步。

Facing global warming, people are starting to pay attention to environmental issues; it can be said that this is progress.

公司的新政策鼓励员工创新，可以说，这是个进步。

The company's new policy encourages employee innovation; it can be said that this is progress.

Quick facts

usage_note:The '个' (gè) before '进步' (jìnbù) acts as a measure word, making '进步' function as a countable noun, meaning 'a piece of progress' or 'a step forward'. It implies a positive development.

Often used with

可以说，情况很复杂 (It can be said that the situation is complex.)

可以说，他做得很好 (One could say he did a good job.)

可以说，这是个开始 (It can be said that this is a beginning.)

可以说，她很有才华 (One could say she is very talented.)

可以说，我们都学到了很多 (It can be said that we all learned a lot.)

Mnemonic

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Example

虽然还有很长的路要走，但可以说，这是个进步。

Although there's still a long way to go, it can be said that this is progress.

面对全球变暖，人们开始关注环保问题，可以说，这是个进步。

Facing global warming, people are starting to pay attention to environmental issues; it can be said that this is progress.