才對 appears at the end of a sentence to emphasize that something is the correct, expected, or appropriate way. It expresses "should" with conviction.
That is right! / That is how it should be!
Common uses:
Correcting someone - 你應該先問才對 (You should ask first)
Confirming the right way - 這樣做才對 (This is the right way)
Expressing what ought to be - 他早該來才對 (He should have come earlier)
The tone can range from gentle guidance to mild criticism depending on context.
才對 = should be / that's right
- 應該是這樣才對 (It should be like this)
Emphasizes correctness
- 你才對 (You're right [not them])
Often at end of sentence
You should apologize.
This is the right way to do it.
You should sleep earlier.
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