应该

yīng gāi

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Verb Very common

Definitions

1. ought to
2. should
3. must

Word relationships

Antonyms

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不该

bù gāi

should not

used as negation of 应该

Register variants

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应当

yīng dāng

should; ought to

more formal equivalent of 应该, often in written language

Usage notes

Common mistakes

应该 is an auxiliary verb and must be followed by a verb or adjective, not a noun.

Grammar

Guides that feature 应该

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HSK 2.0 Level 3+ HSK 3.0 Level 3+ 7 min

Needs and Obligations

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Example Sentences

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你应该买一份保险。

You should buy an insurance policy.

我们应该言行一致。

We should be consistent in our words and actions.

我们应该传承中华优秀传统文化。

We should pass on the excellent traditional Chinese culture.

我们应该珍视彼此之间的友谊。

We should treasure the friendship between us.

我们应该予以重视。

We should give it serious attention.

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Words Containing 应该

应该的

yīng gāi de

you're most welcome

Child Words of 应该

to agree (to do sth)

to answer

should