HSK 2
该⋯⋯了
The structure '该⋯⋯了': It's time to do something
Explanation
The structure '该 + verb + 了' is used to express that the time has come to do something. It carries the sense of a reminder or the realization that one needs to act. For example: '该睡觉了' means 'it's time to go to bed'. '该复习生词了' means 'it's time to review the new vocabulary'.
Examples
Learn “该⋯⋯了” effectively
The grammar point “该⋯⋯了” (The structure '该⋯⋯了': It's time to do something) is one of the key structures at HSK 2. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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