Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
或是
huòshì
Description
"或是"用来连接两个选择，意思和"或者"差不多。
"或是" is used to connect two choices, similar in meaning to "或者".
我们可以说"喝茶或是咖啡"，表示两个都可以选。
We can say "喝茶或是咖啡" to indicate that either option is acceptable.
Meanings
或是huòshì
or; either...or (connects choices)
你想喝茶或是咖啡？
Do you want tea or coffee?
或是huòshì
whether it be; no matter if
或是下雨或是天晴，我都会去。
Whether it rains or shines, I will go.
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Notes
- Etymology
或 (or) + 是 (be), forming a coordinating conjunction linking alternatives.
- Nuance
used in statements, not questions; for questions asking 'A or B?' use 还是.
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