难说 (nán) — it's hard to say; you can't tell
Definition
A set expression meaning 'it's hard to say / you can't tell,' used when the outcome is uncertain. Typically comments on a whole situation rather than a single fact.
it's hard to sayyou can't tell
Examples
- ，难说。Zhè jiàn shì shén me shí hou néng wán chéng, shí zài nán.It's really hard to say when this task can be finished.
- 难说。nán Tā huì bú huì tóng yì wǒ men de jì huà.You can't tell whether he will agree to our plan.
- ，难说。Tā dào dǐ xǐ bu xǐ huan nǐ, zhè ge nán.It's hard to say whether she likes you or not.
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