due; proper; what should be done
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
due; proper; what should be done as part of one's duty or role
Describes actions or responsibilities considered natural, obligatory, or fitting for someone in a particular position or relationship. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Bāng帮
tā他
diǎn点
máng忙
，
yě也
shì是
wǒ我
men们
yīng应
fèn分
de的
shì事
。
Helping him out a bit is also what we should do.
Zhào照
gù顾
nián年
mài迈
de的
fù父
mǔ母
shì是
wǒ我
men们
zuò做
zǐ子
nǚ女
yīng应
fèn分
de的
zé责
rèn任
。
Taking care of elderly parents is the responsibility we ought to bear as children.
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Zhè这
shì事
běn本
lái来
jiù就
shì是
wǒ我
yīng应
fèn分
de的
，
nǐ你
bié别
xiè谢
wǒ我
。
This was what I ought to have done anyway; you don't need to thank me.