可谓

kě wèi

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. it could even be said

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 称为 chēng wéi 称为 chēng wéi to be called; to be known as; to call it \...\ 用于直接命名或称作，语气较客观，不强调主观评价。: to be called; to be known as; to call it \...\

Synonyms

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• 堪称 kān chēng 堪称 kān chēng can be rated as 两者都表示“可以说是”，但“堪称”多用于称赞或高度评价。: can be rated as

Usage notes

Collocations

常搭配的评价词多为积极的，如“奇迹”“经典”“神来之笔”，较少用于负面评价。

Formality

书面语，常用于正式或评价性语境中，口语中较少使用。

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

予以, 有所, 可谓, 可否 and 除外 for Formal Writing

Learn five formal verbs from notices and reports: 予以 “give (support, praise)”, 有所 “to some extent”, 可谓 “can be called”, 可否 “may I ask whether” and 除外 “except”.

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Example Sentences

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这场表演 可谓 精彩绝伦。

This performance can truly be said to be extraordinarily brilliant.

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Child Words of 可谓

• 可 可 kě: can
• 谓 谓 wèi: to speak