Chinese phrase
应该说〜 yīng gāi shuō 〜
Meaning
more accurately ___
When to use it
This phrase softly gives a more accurate description. It often corrects or refines an earlier word or idea without sounding harsh.
Example dialogue
他不是生气，应该说更像是失望。 tā bú shì shēng qì yīng gāi shuō gèng xiàng shì shī wàng
He is not angry; if anything, he seems more disappointed.
听起来确实是这样。 tīng qǐ lái què shí shì zhè yàng
It does sound that way.