How common it is
或 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say huò slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
或这个词用来表示选择或者并列。
huò zhè gè děng zài lái bǎo shí xuǎn zé huò bìng liè。
The word 或 is used to indicate choices or lists.
Context note
或常用于表示选择或者并列的情况，比如在菜单上列出多种选项时。
huò cháng yòng lái bǎo shí xuǎn zé huò bìng liè de kuàng chéng, rú guǒ zài cān piàn shàng lù chū duō zhǒng xiǎn xüan shí。
The word 或 is often used in situations where choices or lists are presented, such as on a menu.
5 examples
我想吃米饭或面条。
wǒ xiǎng chī mǐ fàn huò miàn tiáo。
I want to eat rice or noodles.
你可以选择苹果或香蕉。
nǐ kě yǐ xuǎn zé píng guǒ huò xiāng jiāo。
You can choose apples or bananas.
他喜欢喝茶或咖啡。
tā xǐ huan hē chá huò kā fēi。
He likes to drink tea or coffee.
我们可以在公园或图书馆学习。
wǒ men kě yǐ zài gōng yuán huò tú shū guǎn xué xí。
We can study in the park or library.
你可以选择蓝色或红色的笔。
nǐ kě yǐ xuǎn zé lán sè huò hóng sè de bǐ。
You can choose a blue or red pen.
5 mini stories
妈妈说我们可以去公园玩或在家看书。
mā ma shuō wǒ men kě yǐ qù gōng yuán wán huò zài jiā kàn shū。
Mom said we could play in the park or read at home.
爸爸喜欢喝茶，但我更喜欢喝咖啡或果汁。
bà ba xǐ huan hē chá， dàn wǒ gèng xǐ huan hē kā fēi huò guǒ zhī。
Dad likes to drink tea, but I prefer coffee or juice.
我们可以在餐厅吃晚饭或在家中吃。
wǒ men kě yǐ zài cān tīng chī wǎn fàn huò zài jiā zhōng chī。
We can have dinner at the restaurant or at home.
你可以选择穿蓝色的衣服或红色的。
nǐ kě yǐ xuǎn zé chuān lán sè de yī fu huò hóng sè de。
You can choose to wear a blue or red outfit.
我们可以在公园散步或在湖边钓鱼。
wǒ men kě yǐ zài gōng yuán sàn bù huò zài hú biān diào yú。
We can take a walk in the park or fish by the lake.