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The word "应该" is formed by combining the characters "应", which denotes responding to a necessity or duty, and "该", which indicates what is proper or obligatory; together, they reinforce the meaning of "should" or "ought to" through their synonymous semantic contributions.

Example Sentences Hide

你应该早点睡觉。

Nǐ yīnggāi zǎo diǎn shuìjiào.

You should go to bed early.

我们应该帮助别人。

Wǒmen yīnggāi bāngzhù biérén.

We should help others.

他应该知道这个答案。

Tā yīnggāi zhīdào zhège dá'àn.

He should know this answer.

如果你累了，应该休息一下。

Rúguǒ nǐ lèi le, yīnggāi xiūxi yīxià.

If you are tired, you should take a break.

在做出决定之前，你应该仔细考虑所有选项。

Zài zuò chū juédìng zhīqián, nǐ yīnggāi zǐxì kǎolǜ suǒyǒu xuǎnxiàng.

Before making a decision, you should carefully consider all options.

Word Definition - 应该

yīng gāi should; ought to

Individual Character Details

应 yīng, yīng, yìng
该 gāi