The Chinese word 应该 means “should” or “ought to”. It is commonly used to express obligation, expectation, or duty. For example, one might say “我应该学习” which translates to “I should study”. It can also be used to give advice or make suggestions, such as “你应该多运动” which means “You should exercise more”. Overall, 应该 is a versatile and commonly used word in Chinese.
Translation
Auxiliary Verb: should, ought to
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们应该保护环境 | wǒmen yīnggāi bǎohù huánjìng | We should protect the environment |
| 你应该多锻炼身体 | nǐ yīnggāi duō duànliàn shēntǐ | You should exercise more |
| 学生们应该认真听老师讲课 | xuéshēngmen yīnggāi rènzhēn tīng lǎoshī jiǎngkè | Students should listen carefully to the teacher’s lectures |
| 我们应该尊重不同的文化 | wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng bùtóng de wénhuà | We should respect different cultures |
| 你应该更加努力学习 | nǐ yīnggāi gèngjiā nǔlì xuéxí | You should study harder |
| 我们应该珍惜时间 | wǒmen yīnggāi zhēnxī shíjiān | We should cherish time |
| 你应该多读书 | nǐ yīnggāi duō dúshū | You should read more books |
| 我们应该尽可能减少浪费 | wǒmen yīnggāi jǐn kěnéng jiǎnshǎo làngfèi | We should try to minimize waste |
HSK
应该 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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