或者
huòzhě
or
Part of speech · conjunction
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 茶或者咖啡。Tea or coffee.
- 今天或者明天都行。Today or tomorrow, both OK.
Collocations
或者...或者今天或者明天
Mnemonic
或者 huòzhě "or" — for STATEMENTS. The other "or" is 还是 háishì, used in QUESTIONS. 你喝茶还是咖啡? "tea or coffee?" (question) vs 茶或者咖啡都行 "tea or coffee both fine" (statement).
Quick check
或者 vs 还是?