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要么

yào me

HSK 6

Meaning

  • or
  • either one or the other

Definition

表示在两种或多种情况中选择一种。

Indicates a choice between two or more alternatives.

Usage

常用于“要么...要么...”结构，列举两种或多种可能性，语气较为肯定。

Often used in the '要么...要么...' structure to list two or more alternatives with a definite tone.

Examples

  • 1 要么你来，要么我去，总得见一面。 (Either you come or I go, we have to meet.)
  • 2 要么努力学习，要么等着挂科。 (Either study hard or expect to fail the exam.)
  • 3 要么现在行动，要么永远后悔。 (Either act now or regret forever.)
  • 4 要么接受这个条件，要么放弃这个机会。 (Either accept this condition or give up this opportunity.)
  • 5 要么吃中餐，要么吃西餐，你选吧。 (Either Chinese food or Western food, you choose.)

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