yīng应gāi该(Mandarin)(Cantonese)
yīng应
gāi该
(Mandarin)
(Cantonese)
應該 (Traditional: 應該)
HSK 3
Dictionary
ought to; should; must
Examples
你应该按时完成作业。
Nǐ yīnggāi ànshí wánchéng zuòyè.
→ You should finish your homework on time.
我们应该帮助有困难的人。
Wǒmen yīnggāi bāngzhù yǒu kùnnan de rén.
→ We ought to help people in need.
你必须在天黑前回家。
Nǐ bìxū zài tiān hēi qián huí jiā.
→ You must come back home before dark.
Did You Know?
Grammar
Word Formation
应 means 'should' and 该 means 'ought to'.
Usage Tips
应该 is a modal verb placed before the main verb: 你应该学习 (You should study). It can also be negated with 不: 不应该 (should not).