Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Good; satisfactory; positive: Describes a situation, condition, or result that is relatively good, favorable, or meets expectations in a positive way. It indicates an acceptable or promising state, though not necessarily perfect or excellent.
   • Promising; encouraging: Suggests a trend or outlook that is positive and likely to lead to a good outcome.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Tình hình kinh tế hiện nay rất khả quan. (The current economic situation is very positive.)
  • Kết quả khám sức khỏe của bà ấy khả quan. (Her health check-up results are satisfactory.)
  • Triển vọng của dự án này khá khả quan. (The prospects for this project are quite promising.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to express cautious optimism or a relative improvement, often in formal or report-based contexts like news, business, or medicine.
  • Các nhà phân tích nhận định thị trường sẽ khả quan hơn vào quý tới. (Analysts assess that the market will be more favorable next quarter.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lạc quan (adj): Optimistic. This word describes a positive or outlook, whereas "khả quan" describes a positive .
  • Anh ấy luôn lạc quan về tương lai. (He is always optimistic about the future.)

Synonyms

• Positive: Consisting in or characterized by the presence of good qualities.
• Favorable: Advantageous; expressing approval.
• Satisfactory: Adequate, fulfilling requirements or expectations.
• Encouraging: Giving hope or confidence.

Related Idioms

• Nhìn nhận một cách khả quan: To view/assess in a positive light.
  • Chúng ta nên nhìn nhận vấn đề một cách khả quan. (We should view the problem in a positive light.)

adj

1. good; satisfactory
   • kết quả khả quan
     satisfactory results