English–Chinese
“it seems” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkàn lái
Example
看来他不会来了。kàn lái tā bú huì lái le
It seems he isn't coming.
How to say “it seems” in Chinese
“It seems” in Chinese is 看来 (kàn lái).
A conclusion that comes into view from available signs, stated with room for uncertainty.
Example sentences with 看来
看来不太可能成功。kàn lái bú tài kě néng chéng gōng
It seems unlikely to succeed.
Tips for using 看来
- English often frames a conclusion as a personal opinion, but this adverb frames it as an inference from the situation, giving the statement a measured force.