How common it is
应当 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say yīngdāng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
应当表示应该做某事。
yīngdāng biǎoshì yīnggāi zuò mǒushì.
Should indicates that one ought to do something.
Context note
用于建议或义务。
yòng yú jiànyì huò yìwù.
Used for suggestions or obligations.
5 examples
你应当早点睡觉。
nǐ yīng dāng zǎo diǎn shuì jiào。
You should go to bed early.
我们应当帮助朋友。
wǒ men yīng dāng bāng zhù péng yǒu。
We should help friends.
他应当完成作业。
tā yīng dāng wán chéng zuò yè。
He should finish homework.
大家应当爱护环境。
dà jiā yīng dāng ài hù huán jìng。
Everyone should protect the environment.
你应当多喝水。
nǐ yīng dāng duō hē shuǐ。
You should drink more water.
5 mini stories
小明应当每天刷牙。
xiǎo míng yīng dāng měi tiān shuā yá。
Xiao Ming should brush his teeth every day.
我们应当对人有礼貌。
wǒ men yīng dāng duì rén yǒu lǐ mào。
We should be polite to people.
她应当按时吃饭。
tā yīng dāng àn shí chī fàn。
She should eat meals on time.
你应当认真听讲。
nǐ yīng dāng rèn zhēn tīng jiǎng。
You should listen carefully in class.
大家应当遵守规则。
dà jiā yīng dāng zūn shǒu guī zé。
Everyone should follow the rules.