或是 huòshì or
or; either one or the other
How to remember 或是: 或 or + 是 is = or.
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How it is used
- 'Or' linking alternatives - 咖啡或是茶都行 (kāfēi huòshì chá dōu xíng) coffee or tea is fine.
- Used in statements, essentially 或者 (huòzhě). Do NOT use it for question 'or' - 'tea or coffee?' needs 还是 (háishì): 喝茶还是咖啡?
- Slightly more written-flavored than 或者; can chain: A、B或是C.
Example sentences
- 你可以拿大的盒子或是小的盒子。 Nǐ kěyǐ ná dà de hézi huòshì xiǎo de hézi.You may take either the big box or the small one.