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Auxiliary verbsHSK 3

Expressing "should" with 应该

The auxiliary verb 应该 is the most common way to say 'should.' It is placed before the main verb to express obligation or advice, and its negative form is 不应该.

Structure

Subj. + 应该 + Verb (+ Obj.)

Examples

  • 在中国，你应该喝白酒。
    Zài Zhōngguó, nǐ yīnggāi hē báijiǔ.
    In China, you should drink baijiu.
  • 我应该给你多少钱？
    Wǒ yīnggāi gěi nǐ duōshao qián?
    How much money should I give you?
  • 感冒的时候应该喝热水。
    Gǎnmào de shíhou yīnggāi hē rè shuǐ.
    You should drink hot water when you have a cold.
  • 明天你应该八点半来公司。
    Míngtiān nǐ yīnggāi bādiǎn bàn lái gōngsī.
    You should come to the office tomorrow at 8:30.
  • 他太累了，应该回家休息。
    Tā tài lèi le, yīnggāi huíjiā xiūxi.
    He's too tired. He should go home and rest.

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