Definition
理当 is a formal auxiliary verb meaning 'should' or 'ought to'. It is more literary than 应该 and is often used in written Chinese or formal speech. You can use it in the pattern 理当 + verb phrase to express a moral or logical obligation.
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(auxiliary verb) shouldought to (formal, literary)
Examples
- 理当，。Nǐ lǐ dāng hǎohǎo xuéxí, bú yào làngfèi shíjiān.You should study hard and not waste time.
- ，理当。Zuòwéi gōngmín, wǒmen lǐ dāng zūnshǒu fǎlǜ.As citizens, we should obey the law.
- 理当。Zhè jiàn shì tā lǐ dāng fùzé dàodǐ.He should take responsibility for this matter to the end.
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