ought to; naturally; should
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
ought to; should; it is only right that
formalUsed to express what is proper, just, or logically expected. Often found in formal or written contexts.
Bāng帮
zhù助
yǒu有
kùn困
nán难
de的
rén人
，
wǒ我
men们
lǐ理
dāng当
rú如
cǐ此
。
Helping those in difficulty is what we ought to do.
Tā他
zuò作
wéi为
fù负
zé责
rén人
，
lǐ理
dāng当
chéng承
dān担
quán全
bù部
zé责
rèn任
。
As the person in charge, he should bear full responsibility.
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Wǎn晚
bèi辈
lǐ理
dāng当
zūn尊
jìng敬
zhǎng长
bèi辈
。
The younger generation ought to respect their elders.
Fù付
chū出
nǔ努
lì力
，
lǐ理
dāng当
dé得
dào到
huí回
bào报
。
If you put in the effort, it's only natural to get a reward.