Hanzi sentence loop
应 - yīng
should, ought to, must. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 应付 is a common expression.
应 in a real sentence
“”。 应付 is a common expression.Read 应 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 应
Click 应 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 应 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 應 |
| Pinyin | yīng |
| English | should, ought to, must |
| Radical hint | 广 |
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Sentence reps
Practice 应 in sentences
Do not memorize 应 as a lonely square. Hear a short sentence, log it, then recall the meaning.
Common words with this character
to deal with; to cope
to give one's assent; to consent; Taiwan pr. [ying4 yun3]
within one's area of responsibility; expected of one; obligatory
to write a poem on the order of the Emperor
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 应 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 应付 and 应允 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.