Chinese word

可观

Pronunciation

Pinyinkě guān

Meaning

  • adjectiveconsiderable

Example

公司的利润有可观的增长。gōng sī de lì rùn yǒu kě guān de zēng zhǎng

The company's profits have seen considerable growth.

Illustration for 可观 (considerable)

More examples

今年投资额可观。jīn nián tóu zī é kě guān

This year's investment amount was considerable.

Core concept

A level of size, effect, or worth that is clearly substantial rather than minor.

Common phrases

  • 可观的增长kě guān de zēng zhǎng

    considerable growth

  • 规模可观guī mó kě guān

    considerable in scale

  • 投资额可观tóu zī é kě guān

    considerable investment amount

Similar words

显著xiǎn zhù: Describes a change or difference that is clear and easy to notice.
大量dà liàng: Describes a very large quantity of something.
丰厚fēng hòu: Describes rewards, profits, or other returns that are generous and ample.

Definition in Chinese

用于表示数量、影响或价值达到较高或显著水平的形容词。yòng yú biǎo shì shù liàng yíng xiǎng huò jià zhí dá dào jiào gāo huò xiǎn zhù shuǐ píng de xíng róng cí

Word origin

可观 (kěguān, "worthy of viewing") joins 可 (kě, "worthy of") with 观 (guān, "to look at"), expressing the idea that a substantial result deserves attention.

Usage tips

  • It can describe an increase as well as a final amount, so a sentence about considerable growth does not say that the total has reached its highest point.

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