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Chinese
yīng
Meaning: should; ought to
Part of Speech: Verb, Auxiliary verb

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Example sentences

大家應遵守交通規則。
大家应遵守交通规则。
Everyone should obey traffic rules.
納稅是公民應盡的義務。
Paying taxes is a duty that citizens should fulfill.
納稅是國民應盡的義務。
Paying taxes is a duty that citizens should fulfill.
寫作論文前應先擬訂大體綱要。
Before writing a thesis, one should first draft a general outline.
旅行社行前所發的小冊子裡,印有旅客應注意的事項。
The booklet issued by the travel agency before the trip contains matters that passengers should pay attention to.

Usage Notes

Indicates obligation or necessity. Often used in formal or written contexts compared to 應該.

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