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应当
yīngdāng
Description
"应当"的意思是应该做某件事，常常用在比较正式的句子里。
"应当" means that something should be done, often used in more formal sentences.
它和"应该"很像，但"应当"听起来更书面。
It is similar to "应该", but "应当" sounds more formal.
Meanings
应当yīngdāng
should; ought to
我们应当帮助别人。
We should help others.
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Notes
- Nuance
应当 is more formal than 应该, common in laws and official texts.
- Etymology
应 (should) + 当 (ought), both meaning obligation.
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