How to say “should” in Chinese with 应该 (yīnggāi)
应该 (yīnggāi)/该 (gāi) + Verb
应该 (yīng gāi) — should
应该 (yīnggāi)/该 (gāi) + Verb
HSK 3Auxiliary verbs应该 (yīng gāi) — should
Rule structure
应该 (yīng gāi) (yīnggāi) is a modal verb meaning "should" or "ought to," expressing duty, advice, or a high probability.
Rule structure
应该 (yīng gāi) (yīnggāi) is a modal verb meaning "should" or "ought to," expressing duty, advice, or a high probability.
Examples
你应该早点儿睡觉。
Nǐ yīnggāi zǎo diǎnr shuìjiào.
You should go to bed earlier.
Examples
你应该早点儿睡觉。
Nǐ yīnggāi zǎo diǎnr shuìjiào.
You should go to bed earlier.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “should” in Chinese with 应该?
Use the structure: 应该 (yīnggāi)/该 (gāi) + Verb. For example: 你应该早点儿睡觉。 — “You should go to bed earlier.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你应该早点儿睡觉。 — “You should go to bed earlier.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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