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Expressing "or" in statements

或者 huòzhě

Conjunction
HSK 2

Structure

Possibility 1 + 或者 + Possibility 2

Translations

  • or

Definition

或者（huòzhě）用于陈述句中，表示选择或替代关系，相当于英语中的“or”。

或者 (huòzhě) is used in statements to express a choice or alternative, equivalent to 'or' in English.

Usage

在肯定句中，使用“或者”连接两个或多个选项，表明其中之一可能发生或存在。常用于列举、建议或说明可能性。

In affirmative sentences, '或者' connects two or more options to indicate that one of them may occur or exist. It is often used in listing, suggestions, or stating possibilities.

Examples

  • 1 我们可以坐地铁或者公交车去机场。(We can take the subway or the bus to the airport.)
  • 2 周末我想去看电影或者去公园散步。(On the weekend, I want to watch a movie or take a walk in the park.)
  • 3 你可以在网上或者实体店购买这本书。(You can buy this book online or in a physical store.)
  • 4 他可能是老师或者医生。(He might be a teacher or a doctor.)
  • 5 请选择红色或者蓝色的笔。(Please choose the red or blue pen.)

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