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B1 noun 9 min de lecture

可观的

keguan de

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Explication 可观的 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use '可观的' yet, but you can understand it as a way to say 'a lot' or 'very big.' In Chinese, we usually start with '很多' (hěn duō) for 'many.' '可观' is like saying 'so many that it is impressive.' For example, if you see a big pile of 100 apples, you might say '很多苹果.' A more advanced person would say the number of apples is '可观.' Just remember: 可 (can) + 观 (see) = You can really see it because it is big!

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At the A2 level, you are starting to talk about your life, work, and money. '可观的' is a great word to use when you want to describe a good result. If you have '可观的收入' (kěguān de shōurù), it means your salary is good and you are happy with it. It's more formal than '大' (big). You can use it in the pattern: [Something] + 很 + 可观. For example: '他的进步很可观' (His progress is very considerable). This shows you have a better vocabulary than just using '好' (good) or '大' (big).

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At the B1 level, you should be able to use '可观的' in professional and academic contexts. This word is perfect for describing trends, profits, and quantities in a way that sounds objective. Instead of saying 'The company made a lot of money,' you should say '这家公司的利润非常可观.' It shows you can evaluate information. You will often see this word in news articles about the economy or in reports about environmental changes. It is a key word for expressing that a quantity has reached a significant level.

At the B2 level, you should understand the nuance between '可观' and its synonyms like '显著' (notable) or '巨大' (huge). '可观' specifically implies that the quantity is 'worth noting' or 'impressive.' You can use it to describe abstract achievements, such as '取得了可观的突破' (achieved a considerable breakthrough). You should also be comfortable using it in formal writing to provide evidence-based descriptions. It is a staple of business Chinese and formal argumentation, where you need to qualify the importance of data.

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At the C1 level, you can use '可观' to add sophistication to your speech and writing. You might use it to describe social phenomena, such as '可观的人口流动' (considerable population flow) or '可观的文化影响' (considerable cultural influence). You understand that '可观' can sometimes carry a positive connotation of success, and you use it strategically to influence your audience's perception of a quantity. You are also aware of its historical roots in the concept of 'observation' and can use it in more literary or high-level analytical contexts.

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At the C2 level, you master the subtle evaluative power of '可观.' You can use it to critique or praise with precision. You might use it in a philosophical or highly technical discussion about 'observable' vs. 'measurable' phenomena. You are also capable of recognizing when '可观' is being used as a euphemism in political or economic discourse to describe a large but perhaps controversial amount. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker, employing it with perfect register and collocation in any specialized field.

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可观的 en 30 secondes

Means considerable or significant.
Used for amounts, money, and progress.
Formal and professional tone.
Implies something is worth noticing.

The Chinese term 可观的 (kěguān de) is a powerful adjective used to describe something that is significant, considerable, or impressive in size, amount, or degree. To understand its essence, we can break down the characters: 可 (kě) means 'can' or 'worth,' and 观 (guān) means 'to observe' or 'to view.' Therefore, the literal meaning is 'worth viewing' or 'capable of being observed.' In a practical sense, if something is 'worth looking at,' it is because it has reached a magnitude that demands attention. It is not just 'some' or 'a little'; it is a quantity or quality that makes an impact.

Core Concept: Something that is substantial enough to be noteworthy or impressive.
Common Contexts: Business profits, financial income, agricultural yields, scientific data, and personal progress.

这家公司去年的利润非常可观。 (The company's profits last year were very considerable.)

In professional settings, you will hear this word used to describe statistical growth or economic success. For instance, an investor might talk about '可观的收益' (considerable returns). It carries a more formal and objective tone than simply saying '很多' (many/much). While '很多' is a basic statement of quantity, '可观' implies a level of evaluation—suggesting that the amount is not only large but also meaningful or successful. It bridges the gap between simple measurement and qualitative assessment.

Furthermore, the word is not limited to physical quantities. It can describe abstract concepts like '进步' (progress) or '成就' (achievement). If a student improves their grades from a C to an A, that is '可观的进步.' It signifies a change that is clearly visible and worthy of praise. It is a word that validates effort and results, making it a favorite in performance reviews and news reporting.

经过三个月的训练，他的耐力有了可观的提高。 (After three months of training, his endurance has seen a significant improvement.)

Register: Formal to Semi-formal. Common in writing and professional speech.

In summary, use '可观的' when you want to emphasize that a quantity or result is large enough to be impressive or important. It avoids the childishness of 'big' and the vagueness of 'many,' providing a sophisticated way to describe success and scale in both professional and personal contexts.

Using 可观的 correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical function as an adjective. In Chinese, adjectives can serve as attributives (modifying a noun) or predicates (following the subject). When used as an attributive, it almost always takes the particle 的 (de). For example, '可观的收入' (considerable income).

Pattern 1: Attributive Use: [可观的] + [Noun] (e.g., 可观的数量 - a considerable quantity)

他积累了一笔可观的财富。 (He has accumulated a considerable fortune.)

When used as a predicate, the '的' is often omitted, and it is usually preceded by a degree adverb like 很 (hěn), 非常 (fēicháng), or 相当 (xiāngdāng). This structure is common when making a statement about the status of something already mentioned.

Pattern 2: Predicative Use: [Subject] + [Degree Adverb] + [可观] (e.g., 产量非常可观 - the yield is very considerable)

这里的游客数量非常可观。 (The number of tourists here is quite considerable.)

One nuance to remember is that '可观' usually implies a positive or at least a neutral evaluation. While you could technically use it for a 'considerable loss' (可观的损失), native speakers often prefer words like '严重' (serious) or '巨大' (huge) for negative events. '可观' carries a slight connotation of 'impressiveness' or 'success,' so it fits best with gains, profits, and improvements.

这项新政策带来了可观的经济效益。 (This new policy has brought about considerable economic benefits.)

In complex sentences, '可观' can be used to justify a subsequent action. For example, 'Since the profits are considerable, we should expand.' (既然利润可观，我们应该扩大规模). This demonstrates its role as an evaluative descriptor that provides the basis for logical conclusions in business and planning contexts.

Collocation Tip: Pair it with nouns like 收入 (income), 利润 (profit), 数量 (quantity), and 成果 (results).

他的研究取得了可观的成果。 (His research has achieved considerable results.)

You will encounter 可观的 in a variety of real-world scenarios, primarily those involving data, finance, and professional evaluation. If you watch Chinese financial news programs like CCTV-2 (Finance Channel), you will hear anchors and analysts using '可观' to describe market gains, trade volumes, and corporate earnings. It is the 'professional' way to say that the numbers look good.

Scenario 1: Business Meetings: When a manager reports on the success of a marketing campaign, they might say: '我们的点击率非常可观' (Our click-through rate is very impressive).

这次促销活动的销量非常可观。 (The sales volume from this promotion was very considerable.)

In academic and scientific writing, '可观' is used to describe findings that are statistically significant or observations that show a clear trend. A researcher might write about a '可观的差异' (considerable difference) between two groups in a study. Here, it conveys a sense of objectivity and evidence-based reporting.

Social media and influencers also use this word, though sometimes with a hint of humble-bragging. An influencer might talk about the '可观的粉丝增长' (considerable follower growth) they experienced after a viral video. It sounds more modest and professional than saying 'I got so many followers,' focusing instead on the observable data of the success.

他在短短一个月内获得了可观的关注度。 (He gained a considerable amount of attention in just one month.)

Scenario 2: Real Estate and Investing: Real estate agents often use '可观' to describe potential rental yields or the appreciation of property value. '投资回报非常可观' (The return on investment is very considerable).

Finally, in daily life among adults, it is used when discussing serious matters like salaries or savings. If someone says their friend has a '可观的月薪' (considerable monthly salary), they are acknowledging that the person is well-compensated without being overly flashy or specific about the exact number. It provides a polite way to describe wealth.

他的存款已经达到了一个可观的数字。 (His savings have reached a considerable figure.)

One of the most common mistakes learners make with 可观的 is confusing it with other adjectives that mean 'big' or 'many.' While '大' (dà) and '多' (duō) are general, '可观' is specific to things that are *noteworthy* or *impressive* in their scale. Using it for trivial things can sound strange. For example, you wouldn't say you have a '可观的苹果' (considerable apple) unless the apple was literally the size of a watermelon.

Mistake 1: Misusing the Register: Using '可观' in overly casual or slang-heavy conversations where '挺多' (tǐng duō) or '超大' (chāo dà) would be more natural.

Another error is applying it to people's physical appearance in the wrong way. In English, you might say someone is 'impressive,' but in Chinese, '可观' is almost never used to describe a person's character or beauty. If you say '他的样子很可观,' it might sound like you are evaluating him as a specimen or a statue rather than a human being. Use '出色' (chūsè) or '了不起' (liǎobùqǐ) for people.

Incorrect: 他是一个很可观的人。
Correct: 他是一个很了不起的人。

Learners also sometimes struggle with the negative connotation of 'considerable.' In English, we often talk about 'considerable pain' or 'considerable trouble.' While '可观' can sometimes be used this way in very formal writing, it usually leans toward the positive (gains, success, growth). For 'considerable trouble,' words like '巨大的麻烦' (jùdà de máfan) or '不小的麻烦' (bù xiǎo de máfan) are more idiomatic.

Mistake 2: Forgetting Degree Adverbs: Saying '利润可观' without '很' or '非常' in a simple sentence. In Chinese, lone adjectives as predicates often imply a comparison. Use '很可观' for a general statement.

Natural: 收入很可观。
Less Natural: 收入可观。(Unless part of a list or a contrastive sentence.)

Lastly, don't confuse '可观' (considerable) with '乐观' (lèguān - optimistic). They share the character '观' (view), but '乐观' is about a person's positive outlook, while '可观' is about the impressive nature of an object or quantity.

To truly master 可观的, it helps to compare it with its synonyms. While they all relate to size and scale, each has a specific 'flavor' and context where it shines brightest.

可观 (Kěguān) vs. 巨大 (Jùdà): 巨大 means 'huge' or 'enormous.' It is more about physical size or absolute scale. 可观 is about being 'noteworthy.' You can have a '巨大' mountain, but you have '可观' savings. 巨大 is often more dramatic.
可观 (Kěguān) vs. 显著 (Xiǎnzhù): 显著 means 'notable' or 'marked.' It is used specifically for changes and differences. While '可观的进步' and '显著的进步' are both common, 显著 emphasizes that the change is very easy to see or statistically clear.

两组数据之间有显著的差异。 (There is a notable difference between the two sets of data.)

Another alternative is 不小 (bù xiǎo), which literally means 'not small.' This is a common way to express 'considerable' in a more understated, idiomatic way. It is often used for responsibilities or troubles. '这是一笔不小的开支' (This is a not-small expense) is a very natural way to say an expense is considerable.

For specifically large amounts of people or objects, 大批 (dàpī) is used. '大批游客' (a large batch of tourists) is more specific than '可观的游客数量.' '大批' emphasizes the grouping, while '可观' emphasizes the total number's impact.

可观 (Kěguān) vs. 惊人 (Jīngrén): 惊人 means 'startling' or 'astonishing.' It is much stronger than 可观. If profits are '惊人,' people are shocked. If they are '可观,' people are simply impressed or satisfied.

他的进步速度快得惊人。 (His speed of progress is startlingly fast.)

In summary, choose '可观' when you want to sound professional, objective, and appreciative of a significant quantity or result. It is the goldilocks word—not too simple, not too dramatic, but just right for serious evaluation.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

In ancient China, '观' also referred to a high terrace or lookout point. Thus, something 'kěguān' was something big enough to be seen from a lookout tower!

Guide de prononciation

UK /kʰɤ˨˩ ku̯an˥ tɤ/

US /kʰɤ˨˩ ku̯an˥ tɤ/

Primary stress on 'guān'.

Rime avec

乐观 (lèguān) 壮观 (zhuàngguān) 奇观 (qíguān) 景观 (jǐngguān) 主观 (zhǔguān) 客观 (kèguān) 大观 (dàguān) 改观 (gǎiguān)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'kě' as second tone.
Giving 'de' a full tone instead of neutral.
Confusing 'guān' with 'guǎn' (third tone).
Failing to aspirate the 'k' in 'kě'.
Merging 'u' and 'a' into a single vowel sound.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

The characters are common, but the abstract meaning takes practice.

Écriture 4/5

Writing '观' requires attention to stroke order.

Expression orale 3/5

Easy to pronounce once tones are mastered.

Écoute 3/5

Clearly distinguishable in economic and news contexts.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

很多看大收入

Apprends ensuite

显著巨大庞大

Avancé

蔚为大观叹为观止

Grammaire à connaître

Adjectives as Predicates

利润[很]可观。

Attributive 'de'

可观[的]收入。

Degree Adverbs

[非常]可观。

Nominalization

达到了可观的[程度]。

Negative form

[不]太可观。

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Exemples par niveau

这里的书很多，非常可观。

There are many books here, quite considerable.

Simple predicate use with '非常'.

他的苹果数量很可观。

The number of his apples is considerable.

Using '数量' (quantity) as the subject.

这棵树很大，很可观。

This tree is big and impressive.

Describing physical size.

那里的灯光很可观。

The lights there are quite a sight (considerable).

Describing a visual spectacle.

我有可观的玩具。

I have a considerable amount of toys.

Attributive use with '的'.

他的作业量很可观。

His amount of homework is considerable.

Focusing on '量' (amount).

公园里的人数很可观。

The number of people in the park is considerable.

Using '人数' (number of people).

这笔钱很可观。

This sum of money is considerable.

Describing money.

他的汉语进步非常可观。

His Chinese progress is very considerable.

Describing abstract progress.

这家饭店的客人很可观。

The restaurant has a considerable number of customers.

Describing customer volume.

他有一份可观的收入。

He has a considerable income.

Common collocation with '收入'.

这个项目的开支很可观。

The expenses for this project are considerable.

Describing cost/expenditure.

她买了一批可观的礼物。

She bought a considerable batch of gifts.

Using '一批' (a batch).

这里的降雨量很可观。

The rainfall here is quite considerable.

Describing natural phenomena.

他读了可观数量的书。

He has read a considerable number of books.

Using '数量' to specify the noun.

这个计划有可观的风险。

This plan has considerable risks.

Describing abstract risk.

这项投资带来了可观的回报。

This investment brought considerable returns.

Standard financial usage.

该地区的经济增长非常可观。

The economic growth of this region is very considerable.

Describing economic trends.

他的研究成果非常可观。

His research results are very considerable.

Describing academic output.

公司节省了一笔可观的费用。

The company saved a considerable amount of money.

Describing savings.

这个网站的流量很可观。

The traffic to this website is considerable.

Describing digital metrics.

他具备可观的专业知识。

He possesses considerable professional knowledge.

Describing depth of knowledge.

这里的建筑规模非常可观。

The scale of the buildings here is very impressive.

Describing physical scale.

这种产品有可观的市场潜力。

This product has considerable market potential.

Describing future potential.

该政策对环境产生了可观的影响。

The policy has had a considerable impact on the environment.

Describing social/environmental impact.

他在该领域拥有可观的声望。

He enjoys a considerable reputation in this field.

Describing abstract social status.

这家企业的市场份额非常可观。

This enterprise's market share is very considerable.

Business terminology.

双方在谈判中达成了可观的共识。

The two sides reached a considerable consensus in the negotiations.

Describing abstract agreement.

这项工程耗费了可观的人力物力。

This project consumed considerable manpower and resources.

Describing resources used.

他的作品在国际上获得了可观的关注。

His work has gained considerable international attention.

Describing cultural reach.

这个发现具有可观的科学价值。

This discovery has considerable scientific value.

Describing intrinsic value.

他通过努力获得了可观的加薪。

He received a considerable pay raise through hard work.

Describing financial reward.

这种现象反映了可观的社会变迁。

This phenomenon reflects considerable social changes.

Sociological analysis.

他在文学创作上展现了可观的造诣。

He has demonstrated considerable attainment in literary creation.

Describing high-level skill (造诣).

该法案在实施过程中遇到了可观的阻力。

The bill encountered considerable resistance during its implementation.

Political context.

这笔遗产的数额极为可观。

The amount of this inheritance is extremely considerable.

Using '极为' for emphasis.

他在处理复杂问题时表现出可观的定力。

He showed considerable composure when dealing with complex problems.

Describing mental state (定力).

该技术的应用前景十分可观。

The application prospects of this technology are very promising (considerable).

Describing future outlook.

他在收藏界拥有可观的藏品。

He has a considerable collection in the world of collecting.

Describing a collection.

这一举措产生了可观的连锁反应。

This move produced a considerable chain reaction.

Describing causality.

这种美学风格在历史上曾有过可观的影响力。

This aesthetic style once had a considerable influence in history.

Historical/Artistic analysis.

他在哲学思辨中展现了可观的深度。

He demonstrated considerable depth in philosophical speculation.

Describing intellectual depth.

该地区的生物多样性呈现出可观的复杂性。

The biodiversity of the region shows a considerable complexity.

Scientific/Ecological context.

尽管面临挑战，该项目仍取得了可观的阶段性成果。

Despite challenges, the project has achieved considerable milestone results.

Formal project reporting.

他在外交斡旋中发挥了可观的作用。

He played a considerable role in diplomatic mediation.

Political/Diplomatic usage.

这种言论在公众中引发了可观的争议。

These remarks sparked considerable controversy among the public.

Describing social reaction.

他在古籍整理方面做出了可观的贡献。

He made considerable contributions to the collation of ancient books.

Describing academic contribution.

该体系的运作效率已经达到了可观的高度。

The operational efficiency of the system has reached a considerable height.

Describing abstract levels of efficiency.

Synonymes

显著巨大惊人不少大批丰厚不菲庞大

Antonymes

微小渺小有限微不足道

Collocations courantes

利润可观

收入可观

数量可观

进步可观

成果可观

数字可观

规模可观

回报可观

潜力可观

流量可观

Phrases Courantes

数目可观

— The total number is significant.

遗留下来的文物数目可观。

收益可观

— The earnings or benefits are considerable.

这笔买卖收益可观。

价值可观

— The value is quite high.

这件古董价值可观。

增幅可观

— The increase is substantial.

今年销量的增幅可观。

存量可观

— The existing stock is considerable.

煤炭的存量非常可观。

产出可观

— The output is significant.

新设备的产出很可观。

战果可观

— The results of a battle or competition are impressive.

我军取得了可观的战果。

前景可观

— The future prospects are promising.

这个行业的前景十分可观。

降幅可观

— The decrease is significant (often used for costs).

成本的降幅非常可观。

反响可观

— The social response or reaction is significant.

电影上映后反响可观。

Souvent confondu avec

可观的 vs 乐观 (lèguān)

Means optimistic. People confuse them because of the 'guān' character.

可观的 vs 壮观 (zhuàngguān)

Means magnificent. Used for scenery, not usually for money or progress.

可观的 vs 奇观 (qíguān)

Means a wonder or spectacle. Used for rare and amazing sights.

Expressions idiomatiques

"蔚为大观"

— To present a grand or magnificent sight.

各种奇花异草蔚为大观。

Literary

"叹为观止"

— To acclaim something as the peak of perfection.

他的表演精湛，令人叹为观止。

Literary

"大有可观"

— Something has great potential or is well worth seeing.

这篇文章的见解大有可观。

Formal

"洋洋大观"

— Grand and spectacular in scale or variety.

书展上的图书品种洋洋大观。

Literary

"等量齐观"

— To treat different things as equal (usually used in the negative).

这两件事不能等量齐观。

Formal

"袖手旁观"

— To stand by and watch without helping.

朋友有难，不能袖手旁观。

Common

"坐井观天"

— To look at the sky from the bottom of a well (narrow-minded).

我们不能坐井观天，要多出去看看。

Common

"走马观花"

— To look at flowers while riding a horse (glance superficially).

这次旅行只是走马观花。

Common

"冷眼旁观"

— To watch coldly from the sidelines.

他一直在冷眼旁观局势的发展。

Formal

"由此观之"

— From this point of view; looking at it from here.

由此观之，他的成功并非偶然。

Formal/Literary

Facile à confondre

可观的 vs 巨大

Both mean 'big'.

巨大 focuses on physical size or absolute scale; 可观 focuses on being noteworthy or impressive.

巨大的石头 vs 可观的利润。

可观的 vs 显著

Both mean 'significant'.

显著 focuses on visibility and clarity of change/difference.

显著的差异 vs 可观的收入。

可观的 vs 惊人

Both imply 'impressive'.

惊人 is much stronger, implying shock or amazement.

惊人的速度 vs 可观的速度。

可观的 vs 丰厚

Both used for money/rewards.

丰厚 emphasizes being rich and generous; 可观 emphasizes the quantity being noteworthy.

丰厚的奖金 vs 可观的奖金。

可观的 vs 庞大

Both mean 'large'.

庞大 implies a huge, sometimes unwieldy system or number.

庞大的机构 vs 可观的规模。

Structures de phrases

S + 很 + 可观

他的进步很可观。

可观的 + N

他有一笔可观的存款。

取得了 + 可观的 + 成果

实验取得了可观的成果。

V + 到了 + 可观的 + N

积累到了可观的财富。

具有 + 可观的 + N

具有可观的市场潜力。

呈现出 + 可观的 + N

呈现出可观的复杂性。

引发了 + 可观的 + N

引发了可观的争议。

其...之...，十分可观

其规模之大，十分可观。

Famille de mots

Noms

观众 (guānzhòng) - audience

观念 (guānniàn) - concept

观点 (guāndiǎn) - viewpoint

Verbes

观看 (guānkàn) - to watch

观察 (guānchá) - to observe

观赏 (guānshǎng) - to admire

Adjectifs

宏观 (hóngguān) - macroscopic

微观 (wēiguān) - microscopic

壮观 (zhuàngguān) - magnificent

Apparenté

乐观 (lèguān) - optimistic

悲观 (bēiguān) - pessimistic

观感 (guāngǎn) - impressions

景观 (jǐngguān) - landscape

奇观 (qíguān) - spectacle

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in business, news, and adult professional life.

Erreurs courantes

Using '可观' for people's height. → 使用 '高' 或 '魁梧'。
可观 is for quantities and results, not physical stature of humans.
Saying '可观苹果' without '的'. → 可观的苹果。
Adjectives with two syllables usually need '的' before the noun.
Confusing '可观' with '乐观'. → 可观 (considerable) vs 乐观 (optimistic).
They share a character but have completely different meanings.
Using '可观' for small, trivial amounts. → 使用 '一些' 或 '一点'。
可观 implies the amount is large enough to be impressive.
Using '可观' for negative emotions like 'considerable sadness'. → 使用 '巨大的悲伤'。
In Chinese, '可观' is more associated with objective data or positive success.

Astuces

Professionalism

Use '可观' in emails to your boss to describe your project's results. It sounds more impressive than '很多'.

The 'De' Rule

Always use '的' if a noun follows: '可观的数量'. Omit '的' if it's at the end: '数量很可观'.

Money Talk

When discussing salaries politely, '可观的收入' is the perfect phrase.

News Clues

Whenever you hear '经济' (economy), listen for '可观' to describe growth or profits.

Can See

Remember: Ke (Can) + Guan (See) = Can see it because it's big!

Vs. 显著

Use '显著' for changes (like a drop in temperature) and '可观' for total amounts.

Understatement

Sometimes '不小' is used as a humble alternative to '可观'.

Tone Accuracy

Ensure the third tone in 'kě' is clear to avoid confusion with other words.

Formal Essays

'可观' is a high-scoring word in HSK or other proficiency exams.

Modesty

Using '可观' allows you to acknowledge success without sounding arrogant.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Kě (Can) + Guān (View). If it's so big you 'can view' it from far away, it's considerable!

Association visuelle

Imagine a giant stack of gold coins. It's so big that everyone stops to '观' (look) at it.

Word Web

Money Size Profit Progress Observation Significant Impressive Noteworthy

Défi

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Origine du mot

The phrase comes from the combination of '可' (kě), which historically means 'worth' or 'permitted,' and '观' (guān), which refers to looking or observing. It appeared in classical texts to describe things that were significant enough to be seen.

Sens originel : Worth seeing; noteworthy.

Sino-Tibetan (Sinitic)

Contexte culturel

Generally neutral and safe to use in all professional and social contexts.

Translates well to 'considerable' or 'substantial.' English speakers might use 'impressive' more often in casual speech, whereas '可观' remains slightly more formal.

Economic reports from the National Bureau of Statistics of China often use this word. Commonly used in 'Jinrong' (Finance) news segments. Classical literature often uses '观' to describe grand vistas.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Finance/Business

利润可观
收益可观
回报可观
市场份额可观

Education/Personal Growth

进步可观
成果可观
收获可观
知识储备可观

Agriculture/Industry

产量可观
存量可观
产出可观
规模可观

Social Media/Marketing

流量可观
粉丝量可观
点击率可观
关注度可观

Environment/Science

降雨量可观
差异可观
变化可观
储量可观

Amorces de conversation

"你觉得这个项目的利润可观吗？"

"最近你的汉语进步非常可观，是怎么学的？"

"这家公司的市场前景看起来很可观。"

"你认为今年的农作物产量会可观吗？"

"这种投资方式的回报率可观吗？"

Sujets d'écriture

写一写你最近取得的可观进步。

描述一个你认为规模非常可观的建筑。

如果你有一笔可观的收入，你会怎么花？

讨论一下你所在城市最近发生的可观变化。

反思一下你在学习中获得的哪些成果是比较可观的。

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, '可观' is not used for human height. Use '高' (tall) or '身材魁梧' (well-built). '可观' is for quantities and results.

It is generally positive or neutral. It implies success or significance. For negative things like debt, '巨大' is more common.

'很多' is basic and casual. '可观' is formal and implies the amount is impressive or worth noting.

No, for beauty, use '惊人' or '非凡'. '可观' is for things you can count or measure.

Yes, especially among professionals or when discussing serious topics like money and work.

It consists of '又' on the left and '见' on the right. Remember, it's about 'seeing'!

No, it is an adjective. However, with '的', it can modify nouns or be part of a noun phrase.

It is an idiom meaning 'to present a grand sight,' often used for collections or landscapes.

Yes, it's a very common way to say 'quite considerable' in both speech and writing.

Yes, for measurable things like '降雨量' (rainfall) or '降雪量' (snowfall).

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