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或者 (huò zhě): or

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3conjunction

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
or
Characters
2
Part of speech
conjunction
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • or
  • possibly
  • maybe
  • perhaps

Chinese explanation

  • 表示在两种或多种情况中选择一种,相当于“或”
  • 常用于陈述句中连接并列成分,如“你去或者我去都可以”
  • 也可以连接两个分句,表示选择关系,如“或者你去,或者我去”
  • 在疑问句中一般用“还是”而不是“或者”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

maybe

HSK 4

suffix meaning person, one who

Example sentences

?

Would you like tea or coffee?

。

On the weekend I go to the park or the library.

。

You can take the subway or take a taxi to the airport.

。

You can ask the teacher or classmates about this question.

。

Tomorrow we will go to see a movie or rest at home.

。

You can go by subway or bus.

。

Perhaps we can go to the park tomorrow.

。

I want to eat an apple or a banana.

?

Can he speak English or French? (This is incorrect; in yes/no questions, use 还是.)

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