Fixed Expressions - Should X (Then) X, Should Y (Then) Y
— 该X（就）X、该Y（就）Y
Understand the use of should X (then) X / should Y (then) Y and their placement in the sentence.
Elements
How to use it
- For should, take a model sentence like what should we do? (What should we do?) and replace only the variable information.
- Copy a model sentence (what should we do?) and replace the subject/object/time while keeping the same structure.
- After replacement, verify that 了 / not / no /吗 remain coherent with the meaning and time of the sentence.
- Context: Especially in questions and answers.
Examples
该怎么办？
gāi zěnme bàn?
What should we do?
你该休息了
nǐ gāi xiūxi le
You should rest
该走了
gāi zǒu le
We should leave
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in a real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **should**, take a model sentence like **what should we do?** (What should we do?) and replace only the variable information.)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Copy a model sentence (**what should we do?**) and replace the subject/object/time while keeping the same structure.)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(After replacement, verify that 了 / not / no /吗 remain coherent with the meaning and time of the sentence.)
4. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: Especially in questions and answers.)