看来

kàn lái

Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

Often used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to express an opinion or judgment based on observation. It is a common and versatile phrase in modern Chinese.

seems; appears; based on experience or known circumstances, makes a rough inference.

根据经验或已知情况做出大概的推断。

Words:

看来如此看来不错

Synonyms:

想来想见可见

Sentences:

看(kàn)来(lái)今(jīn)天(tiān)会(huì)下(xià)雨(yǔ)，因(yīn)为(wèi)天(tiān)空(kōng)很(hěn)暗(àn)。
It seems it will rain today because the sky is very dark.
看(kàn)来(lái)不(bú)错(cuò)，这(zhè)个(gè)计(jì)划(huà)应(yīng)该(gāi)能(néng)成(chéng)功(gōng)。
It looks good; this plan should be able to succeed.
看(kàn)来(lái)如(rú)此(cǐ)，我(wǒ)们(mén)得(děi)改(gǎi)变(biàn)策(cè)略(lüè)了(le)。
It seems so; we need to change our strategy.

Characters Breakdown

to look (at)

to come