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How do you say or in Chinese?

"Or" in Chinese can be expressed in a few different ways depending on the context:

1. 或者 (huò zhě) - This is the most common and general way to say "or".

* Example: 你喜欢咖啡 或者 茶? (Nǐ xǐhuan kāfēi huò zhě chá?) - Do you like coffee or tea?

2. 还是 (hái shì) - This is used when you're presenting two options and asking for a choice.

* Example: 你要吃苹果 还是 香蕉? (Nǐ yào chī píngguǒ hái shì xiāngjiāo?) - Do you want to eat an apple or a banana?

3. 亦 (yì) - This is a more formal and literary way to say "or".

* Example: 他 能说英文。 (Tā néng shuō yīngwén.) - He can also speak English.

4. 抑或 (yì huò) - Similar to "亦", this is a more formal and literary way to say "or".

* Example: 你是学生 抑或 教师? (Nǐ shì xuésheng yì huò jiàoshī?) - Are you a student or a teacher?

5. 要么...要么... (yào me... yào me...) - This is used to express a choice between two possibilities. It can be translated as "either...or...".

* Example: 你要么去图书馆,要么去公园。 (Nǐ yào me qù túshūguǎn, yào me qù gōngyuán.) - You can either go to the library or the park.

The best way to use "or" in Chinese depends on the specific context and your desired level of formality.

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