조언 및 권장 사항 제공 (Should)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'should' to give friendly advice or say what is a good idea without being too bossy.
- Use 'should' + base verb (no 'to'): 'You should go' (not 'should to go').
- Never add 's' for he/she/it: 'She should study' (not 'shoulds').
- Use 'shouldn't' for negative advice: 'You shouldn't smoke.'
Overview
should는 매우 친숙하면서도 동시에 까다로운 단어입니다. 우리는 보통 학교에서 should를 '~해야 한다'라고 암기합니다. 하지만 실제 영어 회화나 비즈니스 상황에서 should를 단순히 한국어의 강한 의무형인 '~해야 한다'로만 해석하면, 상대방의 의도를 오해하거나 본의 아니게 너무 강압적인 태도로 보일 수 있습니다.should는 기본적으로 조동사(Modal Auxiliary Verb)로서, 말하는 사람의 '주관적인 생각'이나 '제안'을 담는 그릇 역할을 합니다. 한국어에서 «~하는 게 좋겠어요», «~하는 게 어때요?», 혹은 «당연히 ~일 거예요»라고 부드럽게 권유하거나 추측할 때 사용하는 표현들과 일맥상통합니다.must가 법이나 규칙처럼 반드시 지켜야 하는 강제성을 띤다면, should는 «이게 너에게 도움이 될 것 같아»라는 조언의 성격이 강합니다. B1 레벨의 학습자라면 상황에 맞는 적절한 조언과 추천을 하기 위해 should의 미묘한 뉘앙스를 반드시 마스터해야 합니다. 이번 강의를 통해 should가 한국어의 어떤 표현들과 연결되는지, 그리고 어떤 상황에서 가장 자연스럽게 쓰이는지 깊이 있게 살펴보겠습니다.should는 조동사입니다. 영어의 조동사는 한국어의 어미 변화(가다 -> 가야 한다, 가고 싶다, 가겠다)와 비슷한 역할을 하지만, 구조는 훨씬 단순합니다. 한국어는 동사의 뒤에 여러 글자가 붙어 의미가 변하지만, 영어는 동사 '앞'에 should를 놓기만 하면 됩니다.I, You, He, She, They 중 무엇이든 상관없이 should는 형태가 변하지 않습니다. 또한, should 뒤에 오는 본동사는 항상 동사원형(Bare Infinitive)이어야 합니다.- 한국어:
너는 공부해야 해.
/그는 공부해야 해.
- 영어:
You should study./He should study.
He)라고 해서 shoulds라고 하거나, 뒤에 오는 동사에 s를 붙이지 않습니다. 또한, should to study처럼 to를 넣지도 않습니다. 이 단순함이 오히려 한국인 학습자들에게는 낯설게 느껴질 수 있는데, 이는 우리가 평소 want to, hope to와 같은 패턴에 익숙해져 있기 때문입니다. 하지만 조동사 should는 본동사와 바로 결합한다는 점을 명심하세요.should |should + go, eat, sleep (to나 -ing 불가) |do/does 도움 없이 자체적으로 형성 (shouldn't, Should I?) |should를 사용하여 문장을 만드는 방법은 매우 체계적입니다. 긍정문, 부정문, 의문문의 구조를 각각 나누어 살펴보겠습니다.- 구조: 주어 +
should+ 동사원형 I should go to the dentist.(나 치과에 가봐야겠어. - 스스로에 대한 다짐/조언)You should try this cafe; their coffee is great.(이 카페 한번 가봐. 커피가 정말 맛있어. - 추천)We should finish this report by 5 PM.(우리 5시까지는 이 보고서를 끝내는 게 좋겠어. - 부드러운 의무)
shouldn't가 일상 대화에서 훨씬 더 많이 쓰입니다.- 구조: 주어 +
should not(shouldn't) + 동사원형 You shouldn't drink too much coffee before bed.(자기 전에 커피를 너무 많이 마시지 않는 게 좋아.)He shouldn't skip breakfast.(그는 아침을 거르지 않는 게 좋겠어.)They shouldn't worry about the small things.(그들은 사소한 일에 걱정하지 말아야 해.)
- 구조:
Should+ 주어 + 동사원형? Should I wear a tie for the meeting?(회의 때 넥타이를 매야 할까요?)Should we order delivery food for dinner?(저녁으로 배달 음식을 시킬까요?)What should I do?(제가 어떻게 해야 하죠?)
Where should we meet tonight?(오늘 밤 어디서 만날까요?)How should I explain this to my boss?(상사에게 이걸 어떻게 설명해야 하죠?)When should she call you back?(그녀가 언제 당신에게 다시 전화하면 될까요?)
should는 단순히 '의무'만을 나타내지 않습니다. 상황에 따라 그 맛이 달라지는데, 한국인 학습자들이 가장 자주 마주하게 될 5가지 상황을 정리했습니다.You should take a rest if you feel tired.(피곤하면 좀 쉬는 게 좋겠어.)You should watch the K-drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'.(드라마 '이상한 변호사 우영우' 꼭 봐봐.)
We should keep our promises.(우리는 약속을 지켜야 합니다.)Children should listen to their parents.(아이들은 부모님 말씀을 듣는 것이 좋습니다.)
The delivery should arrive in 30 minutes.(배달 음식이 30분 안에는 도착할 거예요.)He has been studying hard, so he should pass the exam.(그는 열심히 공부했으니, 시험에 합격할 거예요.)
should have + p.p.)I should have studied more for the test.(시험 공부를 더 했어야 했는데. - 후회)You shouldn't have said that to her.(그녀에게 그렇게 말하지 말았어야지. - 비판)
All visitors should wear a face mask.(모든 방문객은 마스크를 착용해야 합니다.)Applicants should submit their resumes by Friday.(지원자들은 금요일까지 이력서를 제출해야 합니다.)
should 뒤에 to를 붙이는 실수want to, need to, have to와 헷갈려서 should to go라고 말하는 경우가 많습니다.- 잘못된 표현:
You should to eat more vegetables.(X) - 올바른 표현:
You should eat more vegetables.(O) - 이유:
should는 그 자체로 완전한 조동사이며, 뒤에 오는 동사와 직접 결합합니다.to는 필요 없습니다.
must와 should를 구분하지 못하는 실수- 상황: 친구에게 맛집을 추천할 때
- 잘못된 표현:
You must try this tteokbokki!(너 이 떡볶이 안 먹으면 큰일 나! - 거의 명령조) - 올바른 표현:
You should try this tteokbokki!(이 떡볶이 한번 먹어봐, 정말 맛있어. - 부드러운 추천) - 이유:
must는 강제성이 너무 강해 친한 사이나 가벼운 제안에서는 상대방을 당황하게 할 수 있습니다.
should 문장에서는 반드시 주어가 필요합니다.- 잘못된 표현:
Should go to the hospital.(X) - 올바른 표현:
You should go to the hospital.(O) - 이유: 영어는 주어 중심의 언어이며, 특히 조동사 문장에서는 누가 그 조언의 대상인지 명확히 밝혀야 합니다.
should를 비교해 보겠습니다.Should | 중간 (조언/추천) | ~하는 게 좋겠어 (권유) | You should exercise. |Must | 매우 강함 (법/규칙) | ~해야만 한다 (강제) | You must wear a seatbelt. |Have to | 강함 (상황적 의무) | ~해야 해 (객관적 필요) | I have to work late today. |Had better | 매우 강함 (경고) | ~하는 게 신상에 좋을걸 | You'd better be on time. |Ought to | Should와 유사 (격식) | 마땅히 ~해야 한다 | We ought to help them. |Should vs Had better의 차이점:had better를 단순히 «~하는 게 좋다»로 알고 있지만, 이는 위험합니다. had better는 «안 하면 불이익이 있을 거야»라는 경고(Warning)의 의미가 담겨 있습니다. 상사나 어른에게 쓰면 무례하게 들릴 수 있으니, 일반적인 조언은 항상 should를 쓰세요.should와 ought to는 어떻게 다른가요?ought to는 조금 더 격식 있고 딱딱한 느낌을 주며, 일상 회화보다는 글쓰기나 공식적인 상황에서 주로 쓰입니다. 또한 ought to는 뒤에 to가 붙는다는 점이 구조적 차이입니다.Do I should...?라고 하면 안 되나요?should는 스스로 의문문을 만들 수 있는 힘이 있습니다. do 동사의 도움 없이 Should I...?라고 주어와 순서만 바꾸면 됩니다.should를 쓰면 너무 가르치려 드는 느낌(꼰대 같은 느낌)이 날까 봐 걱정돼요.I think...를 붙여보세요. I think you should...라고 하면 «내 생각엔 네가 ~하는 게 좋을 것 같아»라는 뜻이 되어 훨씬 더 부드럽고 조심스러운 제안이 됩니다. 한국인들이 카페나 회사에서 동료에게 조언할 때 가장 쓰기 좋은 꿀팁입니다.shouldn't는 언제 쓰나요?You shouldn't talk so loudly here.라고 말할 수 있습니다.Conjugation of 'Should'
| Subject | Modal | Base Verb | Example |
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I
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should
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work
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I should work.
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You
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should
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work
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You should work.
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He/She/It
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should
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work
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She should work.
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We
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should
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work
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We should work.
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They
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should
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work
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They should work.
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Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
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should not
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shouldn't
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Standard negative
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should have
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should've
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Spoken past form
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should not have
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shouldn't've
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Very casual spoken
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Meanings
A modal verb used to express that something is a good idea, a duty, or a likely outcome.
Giving Advice
Suggesting what is the right or best thing to do in a specific situation.
“You should wear a coat; it's freezing outside.”
“I think you should talk to your boss about the problem.”
Logical Probability
Expressing that something is expected to happen based on current facts.
“They left an hour ago, so they should be here soon.”
“The price should be around fifty dollars.”
Regret (Past)
Using 'should have' to express that a past action was a mistake.
“I should have studied harder for the exam.”
“You shouldn't have said that to her.”
Reference Table
| 주어 | should/shouldn't | 본동사 (원형) | 예시 |
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I
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should
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go
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I `should go` home now.
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You
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shouldn't
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worry
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You `shouldn't worry` about that.
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He
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should
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eat
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He `should eat` more vegetables.
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She
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shouldn't
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be
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She `shouldn't be` late for the meeting.
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We
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should
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try
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We `should try` that new restaurant.
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They
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shouldn't
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forget
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They `shouldn't forget` their tickets.
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It
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should
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work
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It `should work` after the update.
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
It is recommended that you consult a physician. (Medical advice)
You should see a doctor. (Medical advice)
You ought to get that checked out. (Medical advice)
Man, you gotta see a doc. (Medical advice)
Should: 조언 & 추천
구조
- Subject + should + Base Verb 구성
- shouldn't 부정형
- Should + Subject + Base Verb? 질문형
용법
- Advice 유용한 팁 주기
- Recommendation 좋은 것 제안하기
- Mild Obligation 기대되는 바
- Probability 일어날 가능성
흔한 실수
- should to do 잘못된 부정사
- should does 잘못된 동사 변화
- must vs should 의무의 강도
Should vs. Must: 비교
'Should'를 조언으로 사용할 때
부드러운 제안이나 추천을 하고 싶으신가요?
좋은 생각이나 기대되는 바를 표현하고 있나요?
강한 의무, 규칙 또는 필요성인가요?
'Should'를 사용하는 일상 상황
친구 & 사회생활
- • What should I wear?
- • You should try this game.
- • We shouldn't be late.
일 & 학업
- • I should finish this report.
- • You should review your notes.
- • We should collaborate more.
건강 & 라이프스타일
- • You should drink water.
- • I shouldn't eat too much sugar.
- • He should exercise regularly.
여행 & 계획
- • We should book flights soon.
- • You should pack light.
- • They shouldn't forget their passport.
수준별 예문
You should sleep now.
You should sleep now.
I should go home.
I should go home.
Should I eat this?
Should I eat this?
He should drink water.
He should drink water.
You shouldn't walk alone at night.
You shouldn't walk alone at night.
She should study for the test.
She should study for the test.
What should we do today?
What should we do today?
I think you should buy the red car.
I think you should buy the red car.
The package should arrive by Monday.
The package should arrive by Monday.
You should have told me you were coming.
You should have told me you were coming.
If you feel sick, you should see a doctor.
If you feel sick, you should see a doctor.
We should be able to finish this by noon.
We should be able to finish this by noon.
It's only natural that you should feel nervous.
It's only natural that you should feel nervous.
You shouldn't have been driving so fast.
You shouldn't have been driving so fast.
Should the weather improve, we'll go for a hike.
Should the weather improve, we'll go for a hike.
I suggested that he should take a break.
I suggested that he should take a break.
It is vital that every student should attend.
It is vital that every student should attend.
Why should I be the one to apologize?
Why should I be the one to apologize?
The results should, in theory, be consistent.
The results should, in theory, be consistent.
Should you require further assistance, please contact us.
Should you require further assistance, please contact us.
It is quite extraordinary that he should have succeeded.
It is quite extraordinary that he should have succeeded.
That he should think so poorly of us is distressing.
That he should think so poorly of us is distressing.
Lest anyone should forget, the deadline is tomorrow.
Lest anyone should forget, the deadline is tomorrow.
I was shocked that such a thing should happen in this day and age.
I was shocked that such a thing should happen in this day and age.
혼동하기 쉬운
They mean the same thing, but 'ought to' is formal and uses 'to'.
Learners use 'must' for advice, which sounds like a command.
Learners don't realize 'had better' is a warning.
자주 하는 실수
I should to go.
I should go.
He shoulds eat.
He should eat.
I don't should go.
I shouldn't go.
Should I to call?
Should I call?
You must try the cake.
You should try the cake.
I shoulded study.
I should have studied.
You should not to smoke.
You shouldn't smoke.
He should have go.
He should have gone.
I think you shouldn't go.
I don't think you should go.
The bus should to be here.
The bus should be here.
If you should to see him...
Should you see him...
문장 패턴
I think you should ___.
Should I ___ or ___?
You shouldn't have ___.
It should be ___ by ___.
Real World Usage
U should totally come tonight!
I believe we should prioritize customer satisfaction.
You should take this medicine twice a day.
Should I get the fries or the salad?
Everyone should watch this video right now! 😂
You should get off at the next stop.
부드러운 제안
You should try this coffee.
'should to'는 절대 안 돼요!
You should go home.
과거의 조언이나 후회
I should have studied more.후회를 표현할 때 딱 좋아요.
문화적 뉘앙스
You should consider their feelings.
줄임말은 멋져요!
'should' 남용 주의
Smart Tips
Use 'I don't think you should' instead of 'I think you shouldn't'.
Use 'Maybe' or 'Perhaps' before 'should' to be extra polite.
Check if it's a formal 'if' clause.
Contract it to 'should've' in speech, but never write 'should of'.
발음
The Silent 'L'
The 'l' in 'should' is never pronounced. It sounds like 'shood'.
The Contraction 'Shouldn't'
The 't' is often very soft or silent in fast speech.
Rising on 'Should' for questions
Should we GO? ↗
Conveys a genuine request for a suggestion.
암기하기
기억법
Should is for 'Sugar' — it makes advice sweet and easy to swallow.
시각적 연상
Imagine a friendly traffic warden who suggests you park elsewhere instead of giving you a ticket. He is the 'Should' warden.
Rhyme
If you want to be a friend, 'should' is the word you send.
Story
A traveler is lost in London. He sees a sign that says 'You must stop' (Law). He asks a lady for help, and she says 'You should take the Tube' (Advice). He gets on the train and thinks 'It should be 5 minutes' (Expectation).
Word Web
챌린지
Write down three things you should do tomorrow to have a productive day.
문화 노트
British speakers often use 'should' where Americans might use 'would' in hypothetical situations, like 'I should think so.'
Americans use 'should' heavily for advice, but 'ought to' is becoming increasingly rare in spoken conversation.
Using 'I think you should' is a standard way to give feedback to a superior without sounding disrespectful.
Derived from the Old English 'sceolde', the past tense of 'sculan' (shall).
대화 시작하기
I want to learn a new language. Which one should I choose?
I'm bored this weekend. What should I do in this city?
If you could go back in time, what is one thing you should have done differently?
Should the government provide free internet for everyone?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
You ___ remember to save your work frequently.
Find and fix the mistake:
They should to call before visiting.
Choose the correct sentence:
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
should not + 동사 원형 + 나머지 문장입니다.Score: /4
연습 문제
8 exercisesIt's raining. You ___ take an umbrella.
Find and fix the mistake:
He shoulds call his mother.
Which sentence is correct?
I didn't study, and I failed. (I / study)
You can use 'should' to talk about things you expect to happen.
A: I'm so tired. B: You ___ stay up so late watching TV.
'The movie should be over by 9 PM.'
I have a toothache.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesIf you want to improve, you ___ practice daily.
He shouldn't forgets his keys again.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'You should listen carefully.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentence beginnings with their advice endings:
It's late, so you ___ probably go to bed.
We should have goes to the party.
Translate into English: 'What should we do?'
Arrange these words into a question:
Choose the correct sentence:
Match the advice with where you might hear it:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
They mean the same thing, but `ought to` is more formal and requires 'to'. `Should` is much more common in daily speech.
Yes! You can say 'We should go tomorrow.' It functions as a suggestion for a future action.
Because `should` is a modal verb. Modal verbs are special and never change their ending, no matter the subject.
In very formal academic writing, it is better to use `should not`. However, in business emails, `shouldn't` is perfectly fine.
Use the question form: `What should I do?` or `Do you think I should...?`
It expresses regret about the past. `I should have studied` means I didn't study, and now I'm sorry about it.
Yes, in very formal English. `Should you need help...` means `If you need help...`
Yes. `Should` implies it is a good idea or likely, while `might` only implies it is possible.
Scaffolded Practice
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Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
debería
Spanish conjugates for every person (debería, deberías, etc.), while English 'should' never changes.
devrais
French requires the full conjugation and often uses 'tu devrais' vs 'vous devriez' for politeness.
sollte
German word order changes in subordinate clauses, whereas English 'should' stays with the verb.
〜べき (~beki)
Japanese often uses 'hou ga ii' (it would be better) for soft advice where English uses 'should'.
يجب أن (yajib an)
Arabic doesn't have a dedicated word that only means 'should' (advice); context determines the strength.
应该 (yīnggāi)
Chinese doesn't have tenses, so 'should have' requires adding 'le' or other time markers.
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조언을 위한 첫 번째 조건문 (should)
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Should Have + 과거분사 (후회에 대해 말하기)
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