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“can tell” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkàn de chū

Example

我看得出你很累。wǒ kàn de chū nǐ hěn lèi

I can tell you're very tired.

Illustration for 看得出 (can tell)

How to say “can tell” in Chinese

“Can tell” in Chinese is 看得出 (kàn de chū).

Observation turns clues into a clear conclusion.

Full entry for 看得出: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 看得出

从他的语气可以看得出他不高兴。cóng tā de yǔ qì ké yǐ kàn de chū tā bù gāo xìng

You can tell from his tone that he is unhappy.

Tips for using 看得出

  • Because the conclusion is often unstated, this expression fits comments about a tired face, a tense setting, or a hesitant voice without claiming that anyone has explained the fact aloud.

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