该

gāi

should; ought to

Dictionary entry

should; ought to; probably

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该

See it in sentences

我该走了。

Wǒ gāi zǒu le.

English

I should go now.

你该睡觉了。

Nǐ gāi shuìjiào le.

English

You should go to bed.

Goes with

  • 该走了should go now
  • 该你了it is your turn
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