可谓 (kě wèi) — it can be said that…, one could call it…
Definition
可谓 is a formal written verb meaning 'it can be said that…' or 'one could call it…'. Similar in register to 堪称, but 堪称 implies high praise ('a worthy…'), while 可谓 is more neutral and simply frames a description.
verb
it can be said that…one could call it…
Examples
- 可谓。Tā de zhī shi kě wèi yuān bó.His knowledge can be described as profound.
- 可谓。Zhè zuò chéng shì de yè jǐng kě wèi měi bù kě wèi shōu.The night scenery of this city can be said to be too beautiful to take in.
- 可谓。Zhè bù diàn yǐng kě wèi jīng diǎn zhī zuò.This movie can be called a classic work.
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