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ought to; should; must

应该
yīng gāi
WordHSK 2
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The young should respect the old.
年轻人应该尊敬老人。
A man must work.
男人应该工作。
When you are driving, you should slow down on corners.
当您开车的时候，应该在转弯处减速。
You must carry out your first plan.
你们应该实行你们最初的计划。
You should enrich your mind when young.
年轻的时候你应该开拓你的思想。
Synonyms
Synonyms
should; ought to应当yīng dāngshould; ought理当lǐ dāngshould; ought to理应lǐ yīngappropriate合宜hé yíto correspond · answering (one another) · to agree (among the part) · corresponding · relevant · appropriate · (modify) accordingly相应xiāng yìngit's only right and proper; it goes without saying理所应当lǐ suǒ yīng dāng
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