可见

• Pinyin: kě jiàn
• Hanzi breakdown: 可 = 口 (mouth) + 丁 (a nail/marker) — something that can be affirmed; 见 = 目 (eye) + 儿 (person) — a person seeing clearly; together: it can clearly be seen

Meaning

It can be seen that; evidently; obviously. Used as a conjunction to introduce a conclusion drawn from preceding evidence.

A logical connector that bridges evidence and conclusion, similar to 'therefore it is clear that' or 'from this we can see that'. More formal and analytical in tone than 所以 (so/therefore). Frequently appears in written Chinese — essays, reports, and arguments. Often appears at the beginning of a concluding sentence.

Examples

1. 他每天都坚持锻炼，可见他非常自律。 He exercises every day without fail — it is evident that he is extremely self-disciplined.
2. 大家都积极参与，可见这个活动很受欢迎。 Everyone participated enthusiastically, which clearly shows this activity is very popular.
3. 她一直没回消息，可见心情不太好。 She still hasn't replied to messages — it appears her mood is not great.

Usage Guide

Context: written, academic, argumentation, analysis

Tone: logical

Do Say

• 他如此努力，可见他对这份工作非常认真。(He works so hard — it is evident he takes this job very seriously.)
• 销量持续上涨，可见市场需求很旺盛。(Sales continue to rise, which clearly shows market demand is strong.)

Don't Say

• 可见我喜欢吃苹果 (Don't use 可见 to introduce personal preferences or direct statements — it requires a logical inference from presented evidence, not a simple personal fact)

Origin & History

A compound of 可 (can; possible) and 见 (to see; to perceive), together meaning 'it is possible to see' — from which a logical conclusion follows.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal