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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，常常说“要么……要么……”。
"要么" is used to present two choices, meaning this or that, often in the form "要么...要么...".
Meanings
要么yàome
either... or... (used to give two choices)
我们要么坐车，要么走路。
We either take the bus or walk.
要么yàome
or else; otherwise
你快点，要么就迟到了。
Hurry up, or you'll be late.
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Notes
- Etymology
要 (want) + 么 (particle); used in paired structure 要么…要么…
- Nuance
more colloquial than 或者; often presents two clear alternatives in speech.
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