这很难评

• Pinyin: zhè hěn nán píng
• Hanzi breakdown: 这 (this) + 很难 (very hard) + 评 (comment / judge) -> hard to evaluate.

Meaning

“This is hard to comment on,” used when something is awkward, strange, or morally messy.

It avoids giving a direct judgment while signaling discomfort or disbelief. It can be dry, diplomatic, or sarcastic.

Examples

1. 这个理由听起来，这很难评。 That explanation sounds... it's hard to comment on.
2. 他把道歉写成广告，这很难评。 He turned his apology into an advert, and it's hard to comment on.
3. 剧情突然这样发展，这很难评。 The plot suddenly took a turn like that, and it's hard to comment on.

Usage Guide

Context: social media, comments, friends

Tone: dry, awkward

Do Say

• 遇到离谱但不便直说时用这很难评。（Use it for awkward judgment.）

Don't Say

• 用它逃避必须明确表态的严肃问题。（Some issues need clear judgment.）

Common Mistakes

• Thinking it means no opinion; it often implies a negative one.

Origin & History

From comment-section phrasing where users withhold judgment on odd situations.

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s-2020s

Generation: Gen Z, Millennials, and mainstream internet users

Social background: Urban students, workers, and online communities

Regional notes: Popular for reacting to awkward public statements and weird plot choices.