The Chinese word “或者” is a conjunction that means “or”. It is usually used to to make suggestions or point out things that might possibly be true. For giving choices between two or more things, 还是 is usually used in Chinese.
Translation
Conjunction: or, possibly
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们可以去看电影或者逛街 | wǒmen kěyǐ qù kàn diànyǐng huòzhě guàngjiē | We can either go watch a movie or go shopping |
| 你可以选择英语或者汉语 | nǐ kěyǐ xuǎnzé yīngyǔ huòzhě hànyǔ | You can choose either English or Chinese |
| 他们可以在公园里散步或者打球 | tāmen kěyǐ zài gōngyuán lǐ sànbù huòzhě dǎqiú | They can either take a walk or play ball in the park |
| 我可以用现金或者信用卡付款 | wǒ kěyǐ yòng xiànjīn huòzhě xìnyòngkǎ fùkuǎn | I can either pay with cash or credit card |
| 你可以在这里等待或者去咖啡店 | nǐ kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ děngdài huòzhě qù kāfēi diàn | You can either wait here or go to the coffee shop |
| 我们可以在这里吃饭或者外卖 | wǒmen kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ chīfàn huòzhě wàimài | We can either eat here or get takeout |
| 他可以选择留在家里或者去旅游 | tā kěyǐ xuǎnzé liú zàijiā lǐ huòzhě qù lǚyóu | He can either stay at home or go on a trip |
HSK
或者 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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