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理应
lǐyīng
Description
“理应”的意思是按照道理应该这样做。
The meaning of "理应" is that something should be done according to reason.
它比“应该”更正式，常用在书面语里。
It is more formal than "应该" and is often used in written language.
Meanings
理应lǐyīng
ought to; should by rights
你帮了我，我理应谢谢你。
You helped me, so I should thank you.
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Notes
- Etymology
理 (reason) + 应 (should), literally "by reason should".
- Nuance
more formal and written than 应该; stresses moral or logical obligation.
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