according to reason; normally; logically
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
according to reason; normally; as things should be; by rights
Used to indicate that something follows logical expectation or normal circumstances. Often implies that something should have happened or be true based on common sense, sometimes with a hint of expectation or mild reproach when reality differs.
zhào照
lǐ理
tā他
xiàn现
zài在
gāi该
lái来
le了
。
Normally, he should be here by now.
zhào照
lǐ理
shuō说
，
nǐ你
yīng应
gāi该
zhī知
dào道
zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
。
Logically speaking, you should know about this matter.
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zhào照
lǐ理
chūn春
tiān天
yīng应
gāi该
nuǎn暖
huo和
le了
，
kě可
jīn今
nián年
hái还
hěn很
lěng冷
。
Normally it should be warm in spring, but it's still quite cold this year.
zhào照
lǐ理
wǒ我
bù不
gāi该
guǎn管
zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
，
dàn但
wǒ我
shí实
zài在
kàn看
bú不
xià下
qù去
le了
。
By rights I shouldn't get involved in this matter, but I really can't stand by any longer.