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要么

yàome

Description

"要么"用来说两个选择，意思是这个或者那个。

"要么" is used to indicate two choices, meaning this or that.

我们常说"要么……要么……"，让别人从两个里选一个。

We often say "要么...要么..." to let others choose one from two options.

Meanings

要么yàome

either... or... (presenting alternatives)

要么喝茶，要么喝咖啡，你选一个。

Either drink tea or coffee, you choose one.

要么yàome

or else; otherwise (suggesting an option)

我很累，要么我们明天再去吧。

I'm tired, let's go tomorrow instead.

Related words

或者还是不然要不否则

Notes

  • Usage

    often used in pairs "要么...要么..." to list two choices.

  • Nuance

    或者 states options neutrally; 要么 feels more decisive or urging a choice.

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