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应该的
yīnggāi de
it's what should be done
这是应该的。
This is what should be done.
informal
Used to express that something is the correct or expected thing to do, often as a response to thanks or praise.
谢谢你帮我，这是应该的。
Thank you for helping me, it's what should be done.
他完成了任务，这是应该的。
He completed the task, which was expected.
Often used to downplay one's own actions or to acknowledge that something is the natural or proper course of action.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Polite Response
This phrase is often used to politely downplay one's own actions or to acknowledge that something is the natural or proper course of action.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
While it can mean 'it's what should be done,' it's often used to soften praise or thanks, similar to 'you're welcome' or 'no problem' in English.
Word Origin
Combination of '应该' (should) and the nominalizer '的', forming a phrase to indicate appropriateness or correctness.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in responses to thanks or praise to indicate that the action was the right or expected thing to do. Can also be used to state that something is naturally or logically correct.
Word Breakdown
应该
should
root的
nominalizer, indicating a state or quality
suffix汉英词典