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How to say “or” in Chinese with 或者 (huòzhě)

⋯⋯或者 (huòzhě)⋯⋯

Expressing "or" in statements

HSK 3Conjunctions

Rule structure

或者 (huòzhě) means "or" and is used to connect alternatives in declarative sentences (not questions).

Examples

我们明天或者后天去。

Wǒmen míngtiān huòzhě hòutiān qù.

We'll go tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "or" in statements” in Chinese?

Use the structure: ⋯⋯或者 (huòzhě)⋯⋯. For example: 我们明天或者后天去。 — “We'll go tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

我们明天或者后天去。 — “We'll go tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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