该 meaning and pronunciation

Simplified character
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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

  • : a kind of metal or jade ornament worn in ancient times to ward off evil spirits;
  • : to give; prepared for included in; embraced in;
  • : boundary;
  • : roots of plant;
  • : complete; full;
  • : 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