How to say “or” in Chinese with 或者 (huòzhě)
⋯⋯或者 (huòzhě)⋯⋯
或者 (huò zhě) — or in statements
⋯⋯或者 (huòzhě)⋯⋯
HSK 3Conjunctions或者 (huò zhě) — or in statements
Rule structure
或者 (huòzhě) means "or" and is used to connect alternatives in declarative sentences (not questions).
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.
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 say “or in statements” in Chinese with 或者?
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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