可谓

• Pinyin: kě wèi
• Desglose de hanzi: 可 = able; 谓 = 讠(speech) + 胃

Significado

Puede decirse que; cabe calificar de.

A literary phrase used to introduce a summary judgment or characterization. Often followed by an evaluative phrase. Commonly used in formal writing, commentary, and analysis to make authoritative assessments.

Ejemplos

1. 他的一生可谓跌宕起伏，充满传奇色彩。
2. 这次合作可谓双赢，各方都获益匪浅。
3. 她的演技可谓炉火纯青，每个角色都深入人心。

Guía de uso

Contexto: commentary, analysis, writing

Tono: evaluative

Correcto

• 这部作品可谓经典之作。(This work can be called a classic.)
• 他可谓当代最有影响力的企业家之一。(He can be said to be one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time.)

Incorrecto

• 这个汉堡可谓好吃。(Don't use 可谓 for casual observations — it's too formal; just say 很好吃)

Origen e historia

Classical Chinese construction from literary texts. 可 means 'can' and 谓 means 'to say/call.'

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Educated