ought in Chinese
ought in Chinese is 应当 — ought means used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
ought in Chinese
应当
Pronounced: yīng dāng
(auxiliary, formal, dated) Indicating duty or obligation.
What does "ought" mean?
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verb Used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
"You ought to see a doctor about that cough."
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ought in a sentence
- You ought to see a doctor about that cough.
- It ought to stop raining by the afternoon.
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What is "ought" in Chinese?
"ought" in Chinese is 应当. ought means: Used to express what is the right or sensible thing to do, or what is likely to be true.
How do you pronounce 应当?
"ought" in Chinese is 应当, pronounced "yīng dāng".
How do you use "ought" in a sentence?
Example: "You ought to see a doctor about that cough." In Chinese, "ought" is 应当.
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