或者

huò zhě

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Conjunction Very common

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Definitions

1. or
2. possibly; maybe; perhaps

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 还是 hái shi 还是 hái shi still (as before) 或者 is used in declarative sentences, 还是 in questions: still (as before)
• 也许 yě xǔ 也许 yě xǔ perhaps 或者 can also mean 'perhaps', similar to 也许: perhaps

Usage notes

Common mistakes

或者 is for statements, 还是 for questions: 你喝茶还是咖啡？not 或者

Grammar

Guides that feature 或者

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HSK 2.0 Level 2+ HSK 3.0 Level 2+ 6 min

或者 vs 还是

Choose the right “or” for statements, lists, and choice questions.

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Example Sentences

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你可以喝茶 或者 咖啡。

You can drink tea or coffee.

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Child Words of 或者

• 或 或 huò: maybe
• 者 者 zhě: (after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ...