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Chinese
kànlái
Meaning: it seems; it looks like; apparently
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

看來今天會下雨。
看来今天会下雨。
It looks like it will rain today.
這個方案在目前看來是可行的。
This plan seems feasible at present.
天空中布滿了烏雲,看來快要下雨了。
The sky is covered with dark clouds, it looks like it's going to rain soon.

Usage Notes

Used to express an inference or estimation based on current circumstances.

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