该 meaning and pronunciation

该
Simplified character
該
Traditional character

该 English definition

gāi
  • should
  • ought to
  • probably
  • must be
  • to deserve
  • to owe
  • to be sb's turn to do sth
  • that
  • the above-mentioned

HSK levels

Characters with the same pronunciation

  • 㱾 : a kind of metal or jade ornament worn in ancient times to ward off evil spirits;
  • 侅 : to give; prepared for included in; embraced in;
  • 垓 : boundary;
  • 荄 : roots of plant;
  • 赅 : complete; full;
  • 陔 : step; terrace;

Sentences examples with 该

  • 8 点了，应该去上班了。
    8 Diǎnle, yīnggāi qù shàngbānle.
  • 人们应该保护环境。
    Rénmen yīnggāi bǎohù huánjìng.
  • 父母应该给孩子更多的鼓励。
    Fùmǔ yīnggāi gěi hái zǐ gēng duō de gǔlì.
  • 我们是邻居，应该互相帮助。
    Wǒmen shì línjū, yīnggāi hùxiāng bāngzhù.

Words containing 该, by HSK level

应 响