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可以说，那部电影很精彩。(kěyǐ shuō, nà bù diànyǐng hěn jīngcǎi. - It can be said that that movie was brilliant.)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression / sentence structure

neutral

How it works

This is a complex sentence starting with the fixed phrase "可以说 (kěyǐ shuō)" meaning "it can be said" or "one can say." This introductory phrase serves to present an opinion or statement, often softening it or indicating that it's a generally accepted view. The rest of the sentence "那部电影很精彩 (nà bù diànyǐng hěn jīngcǎi)" is a simple declarative sentence acting as the object of the introductory phrase, meaning "that movie was brilliant." The structure is [可以说 + S + V + O/Adj].

Sample sentences

可以说，今天的会议非常成功。

It can be said that today's meeting was very successful.

可以说，学习一门新语言是一个挑战。

It can be said that learning a new language is a challenge.

可以说，他的努力得到了回报。

It can be said that his efforts paid off.

Quick facts

usage:The phrase '可以说' is a common introductory marker in spoken and written Chinese to present an opinion or evaluation. It can sometimes imply a slight degree of reservation or a generally accepted viewpoint, similar to 'one could argue' or 'it is fair to say'.

measureWord:部 (bù) is the measure word for movies, books, and other volumes or sections. 电影 (diànyǐng) means movie.

Often used with

可以说，他的决定很明智。(It can be said that his decision was very wise.)

可以说，这是一个很大的进步。(It can be said that this is a great improvement.)

可以说，她的表现非常出色。(It can be said that her performance was outstanding.)

可以说，中国文化博大精深。(It can be said that Chinese culture is vast and profound.)

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Example

可以说，今天的会议非常成功。

It can be said that today's meeting was very successful.

可以说，学习一门新语言是一个挑战。

It can be said that learning a new language is a challenge.