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可谓

可謂
kěwèi
verb HSK 7-9 #17,713

Meanings

  1. 1 can be said to be
  2. 2 may be called
  3. 3 it could be said that

Examples

HSK 7-9
他的成就可谓非凡。
Tā de chéngjiù kěwèi fēifán.
His achievements can be said to be extraordinary.
HSK 7-9
这次考试可谓困难重重。
Zhè cì kǎoshì kěwèi kùnnan chóngchóng.
This exam could be called extremely difficult.

Tips

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可谓 is a formal/literary expression used in written Chinese, speeches, and news. It elevates the tone of a sentence.
grammar
Pattern: subject + 可谓 + description. It functions like 'can be described as' and is always followed by an evaluation.

Stroke Order

可 kě
谓 wèi