Chinese
yīngdāng
Meaning: ought to; should
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

應當
應
當
应当
应
当

Example sentences

You ought to know this matter.
每個人都應當享有平等的權利。
每个人都应当享有平等的权利。
Everyone should enjoy equal rights.
我們應當要有接受別人善意批評的雅量。
我们应当要有接受别人善意批评的雅量。
We should have the breadth of mind to accept kind criticism from others.
我們應當將優良的文化傳統發揚光大。
我们应当将优良的文化传统发扬光大。
We should carry forward and develop fine cultural traditions.
我們應當銘記歷史的教訓。
我们应当铭记历史的教训。
We should engrave the lessons of history in our hearts.
犯錯後應當勇於改過。
犯错后应当勇于改过。
One should have the courage to correct their errors after making a mistake.

Usage Notes

Used to express obligation or propriety.

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