對...來說 frames a statement from a particular perspective.
Perspective marker - Whose viewpoint or situation
Topic introducer - What we''re talking about regarding someone
For me, this is important.
For foreigners, Chinese is difficult.
Often placed at the beginning of the sentence.
來說 cannot be omitted
- ❌ 對我，這很簡單
- ✅ 對我來說，這很簡單
Position is flexible
- 對我來說，這很難
- 這對我來說很難
Learning Chinese is easy for him.
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