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Expressing a perspective with 来看 (lái kàn)
Condition
Topic & Focus
Structure
从 + Noun/Phrase + 来看
Explanation
The phrase 来看 (lái kàn) means 'from the perspective of' or 'looking at it from.' It is used after a noun or phrase indicating a viewpoint to frame an analysis or opinion. Common patterns include 从…来看 (from the standpoint of…), which introduces a conditional or analytical statement.
Examples
从目前的情况来看，经济正在逐步恢复。
cóng mùqián de qíngkuàng lái kàn, jīngjì zhèngzài zhúbù huīfù.
Judging from the current situation, the economy is gradually recovering.
从长远来看，这个决定是正确的。
cóng chángyuǎn lái kàn, zhège juédìng shì zhèngquè de.
In the long run, this decision is correct.
从他的表情来看，他对这个结果并不满意。
cóng tā de biǎoqíng lái kàn, tā duì zhège jiéguǒ bìng bù mǎnyì.
Judging from his expression, he is not satisfied with the result.