Writing
应当 (yīng dāng) — how to say "should" in Chinese
应当
Should
verb
Character composition
应
to respond
当
ought to
Radicals / Keys
广
Dotted cliff
#53 · yǎn · 3 strokes
彐
Snout
#58 · jì · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
应当注意
yīng dāng zhù yì
should pay attention
应当努力
yīng dāng nǔ lì
should work hard
Examples
我们应当尊重别人的意见。
We should respect others' opinions.
你应当学习。
You should study.
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Frequently asked questions
Should in Chinese meaning
"should" in Chinese is 应当 (yīng dāng).
What does 应当 mean in English?
应当 (yīng dāng) means "Should".
How is 应当 pronounced?
It is pronounced yīng dāng (written as ying dang, yingdang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "should" in Chinese characters?
It is written 应当: 应 has 7 strokes, 当 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 应当?
应当 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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