HSK 4
⋯⋯ ，可见 ⋯⋯
⋯ ⋯ ， kě jiàn ⋯ ⋯
The structure '可见' used for inference, conclusion
Explanation
⋯⋯，可见⋯⋯ (kějiàn) forms a cause-and-effect compound sentence (a two-clause sentence linked by a correlative), meaning 'it can be seen that, this shows that', used to draw a conclusion/inference from the facts or evidence already stated.
[clause 1: fact, evidence] + ，可见 (kějiàn) + [clause 2: the conclusion drawn].
他的中文水平很高，可见他学习很努力 = 'his Chinese level is high, which shows he studies very hard'.
When, from an observed phenomenon/result (the former clause), the speaker infers a judgment (the latter clause). The former clause is the 'evidence', the latter clause is the 'conclusion' — the reverse direction of 因为...所以 (cause then result).
所以 suǒyǐ states a RESULT produced by a cause (cause → result); 可见 kějiàn states a CONCLUSION/inference drawn from evidence (evidence → the speaker's inference). The clause after 可见 is the speaker's evaluation, often with 多么 duōme ('how much/how'), not a new event.
Vietnamese learners often confuse 可见 with 所以 and put an objective result in the latter clause. 可见 must lead to a comment/inference, not an ongoing event.
Examples
His Chinese level is very high; it can be seen how hard he studied during his time studying abroad.
He kept helping me when I was in difficulty; it can be seen what a good friend he is.
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