不失为 (bù shī wéi) — may be regarded as; can count as (despite limitations); deserves to be called; is worthy of the name
Definition
Written/formal phrase meaning 'may still be regarded as' — used to give a qualified positive judgment when something has flaws. Common in argumentative writing.
verb
may be regarded ascan count as (despite limitations)deserves to be calledis worthy of the name
Examples
- ，不失为。Suī rán tiáo jiàn yǒu xiàn, dàn zhè tào fāng àn bù shī wéi yì zhǒng yǒu xiào de jiě jué bàn fǎ.Although conditions are limited, this plan can still be regarded as an effective solution.
- ，，不失为。Tā nián jì bú dà, què chǔ shì chén wěn, bù shī wéi nián qīng yí dài zhōng de jiǎo jiǎo zhě.He is young but handles things steadily, and can be considered an outstanding figure among the younger generation.
- ，，不失为。Zhè zuò xiǎo zhèn suī rán piān pì, dàn fēng jǐng dú hǎo, bù shī wéi dù jià de hǎo qù chù.This small town is remote but has unique scenery, making it a worthy vacation destination.
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