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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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