或者 (huòzhě) — how to say "or" in Chinese

或者

Or

Character composition

or

one who, that which

Radicals / Keys

Halberd

#62 · · 4 strokes

Old

#125 · lǎo · 4 strokes

Examples

周末我们可以去看电影,或者一起去爬山。

On the weekend we can go to the movies, or go hiking together.

你可以喝茶或者咖啡。

You can drink tea or coffee.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 或者 (huòzhě) — or

[huòzhě-] Hot Jazz the Rabbit 🎷 is in a magical forest where trees offer gifts. Each tree has a 或者 sign, telling him to choose OR the candy from one tree OR the music notes from another. Jazz ponders his choice, hopping from one tree to the next, dreaming of a sweet tune or a sweet treat!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "or" in Chinese?

"or" in Chinese is 或者 (huòzhě).

What does 或者 mean in English?

或者 (huòzhě) means "Or".

How is 或者 pronounced?

It is pronounced huòzhě (written as huozhe). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "or" in Chinese characters?

It is written 或者.

What HSK level is 或者?

或者 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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