可见

kě jiàn

it can clearly be seen (that this is the case)

HSK 5

Character Breakdown

Usage of 可见

The word 可见 (kějiàn) is commonly used to indicate that something is clearly observable or logically deducible from evidence or context. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause to introduce a conclusion drawn from previous information.

Common Contexts

  • Describing visible or obvious facts, such as emotions or physical states.
  • Drawing logical conclusions based on evidence or reasoning.
  • Used in formal or written Chinese to emphasize clarity or certainty.

Collocations and Patterns

  • ...可见 (cóng... kějiàn): "from... it can be seen" — used to point out evidence.
  • 可见 + clause: introduces a conclusion or inference.

Nuances

Using 可见 implies that the speaker considers the fact or conclusion to be evident and indisputable based on what has been observed or stated. It is more formal than simply saying and is often found in written or formal spoken contexts.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 可见 with or 看见, which focus on the physical act of seeing. 可见 emphasizes the logical or evidential clarity rather than just visual perception.

Example Sentences

从他的表情可见,他很生气。

Cóng tā de biǎoqíng kějiàn, tā hěn shēngqì.

From his expression, it can clearly be seen that he is very angry.

可见,努力学习是成功的关键。

Kějiàn, nǔlì xuéxí shì chénggōng de guānjiàn.

It is clear that hard study is the key to success.

天气预报说今天会下雨,可见我们应该带伞。

Tiānqì yùbào shuō jīntiān huì xiàyǔ, kějiàn wǒmen yīnggāi dài sǎn.

The weather forecast says it will rain today, so it is clear we should bring