HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#22
Expressing “Or” in Statements with “huòzhě”
或者
How it works
或者 means “or” in statements.
The pattern
A + 或者 + B
Example sentences
你可以坐地铁，或者坐公交车。
You can take the subway or the bus.
晚饭我们吃米饭或者面条。
For dinner, we will eat rice or noodles.
周末我想在家休息，或者出去走走。
On the weekend, I want to rest at home or go out for a walk.
Usage note
In statements, use 或者. In choice questions, use 还是.