How to Say ‘Should’ in Simplified Chinese
应该
yīng gāi
[ying-gai]
💬 Usage Tip: 应该 often means "should" in the practical sense of what makes sense, not a moral command. You can reuse it before a verb: 我应该问谁？ "Who should I ask?"
Phrase Breakdown
应该
yīng gāi
[ying-gai]
should; ought to
Used to give advice or say what is appropriate or expected to do in a situation.
在职业活动上，你应该先自我介绍。
At a career event, you should introduce yourself first.
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