Mandarin Word of the Day
应该
/ying-GAI/ • modal verb (auxiliary) — 10th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: should; ought to; it is proper to (used to give advice or express expectation)
Examples
- 你应该吃早饭。
(You should eat breakfast.) - 我们应该早点出发，免得堵车。
(We should leave earlier to avoid traffic.) - 这件事应该很快解决。
(This matter should be resolved soon.)
Synonyms
- 该
- 应当
应该 is used before a verb to give advice, suggest obligation, or express expectation (e.g., 'He should have arrived'). It is softer than 必须 (must) and often implies recommendation rather than strict requirement.
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