Expressing Conclusion with “kějiàn”
可见
How it works
可见 (kějiàn) introduces a conclusion based on evidence, reasoning, or the preceding discussion. Natural English equivalents include ‘this shows that’ and ‘it is clear that.’
It is a formal connector, common in writing and academic explanation.
Example sentences
他虽然表面上没有直接表态,但从他后来的处理方式来看,可见他当时其实已经有了明确判断。
Although he did not state his position directly, his later handling of the matter shows that he had already reached a clear judgment.
这些看似分散的细节如果放在一起分析,可见背后存在着同一个更深层的问题。
If these seemingly scattered details are analyzed together, it becomes clear that behind them lies the same deeper problem.
很多人都在类似情境中做出了相同选择,可见这种反应并不是个别现象。
Many people made the same choice in similar situations, which shows that this kind of reaction is not an isolated phenomenon.
Key point
可见 (kějiàn) introduces a conclusion drawn from preceding facts or analysis.