應該 (jing1 goi1 | ying1 gai1) : should, ought to

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應該

jing1 goi1

ying1 gai1

should, ought to | [粵]: also 應份

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This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

應該 / 应该

This word has been viewed 9599 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by sheik on 14th Jul 2004 02:25 and last edited on 7th Dec 2008 18:16

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應 jing1 jing3 - should; answer
該 goi1 - should, need to

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應該說 - it should be mentioned that ...

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當天應該得七歲。粵
That day, I think I was only seven.

人一世物一世,出嚟旅行乜都應該試下粵
Live the moment and enjoy life, when travelling, one should try out and experience everything.

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