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可以说，这是个错误 (kěyǐ shuō, zhè shì ge cuòwù - It can be said, this is a mistake)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

The phrase begins with '可以说' (kěyǐ shuō), meaning 'it can be said' or 'one can say,' which introduces a subjective opinion or conclusion. This is followed by '这' (zhè), meaning 'this,' serving as the subject. '是' (shì) is the copula 'to be.' '个' (gè) is a common measure word used before '错误' (cuòwù), which means 'mistake' or 'error.' The overall structure expresses a judgment about a situation.

Sample sentences

你没有提前告知，可以说，这是个错误。

You didn't inform in advance, it can be said, this is a mistake.

在目前的形势下做出这样的决定，可以说，这是个错误。

Making such a decision under the current circumstances, it can be said, this is a mistake.

虽然他的意图是好的，但可以说，这是个错误的方法。

Although his intentions were good, it can be said, this is a wrong method.

Quick facts

usage_note:The introductory '可以说' allows the speaker to present a statement as a widely accepted or reasonable conclusion without taking full personal responsibility, or to introduce a direct assessment. '个' is a common classifier for '错误', although sometimes omitted in casual speech.

Often used with

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

可以说，他做得很棒 (It can be said, he did a great job)

可以说，情况很复杂 (It can be said, the situation is very complicated)

Mnemonic

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Example

你没有提前告知，可以说，这是个错误。

You didn't inform in advance, it can be said, this is a mistake.

在目前的形势下做出这样的决定，可以说，这是个错误。

Making such a decision under the current circumstances, it can be said, this is a mistake.