看来 (kàn lái) — it seems that; apparently
Definition
A sentence-initial 'it seems that' used to draw a conclusion from evidence. Unlike 好像, it states the speaker's inference rather than an uncertain guess.
verb
it seems thatapparently
Examples
- 看来。kàn lái Jīn tiān bú huì xià yǔ.It seems it won't rain today.
- 看来。kàn lái Tā hěn gāo xìng.It seems he is very happy.
- 看来。kàn lái Nǐ yǐ jīng xué le hěn duō.It seems you have already learned a lot.
Grammar
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