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    Expressing 'or' between options with 或 (huò)

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    Structure

    Option A + 或 + Option B

    Explanation

    或 (huò) means "or" and is used to present alternatives or choices between two or more items. It is more formal than 还是 and is typically used in written Chinese, news, and formal speech. For example, 取消或缩减 means "cancel or reduce."

    Examples

    • 你可以选择坐火车或飞机去北京。

      nǐ kěyǐ xuǎnzé zuò huǒchē huò fēijī qù Běijīng.

      You can choose to go to Beijing by train or by plane.

    • 有问题的话，可以打电话或发邮件联系我。

      yǒu wèntí de huà, kěyǐ dǎ diànhuà huò fā yóujiàn liánxì wǒ.

      If you have any questions, you can call or email me.

    • 周末我们去爬山或看电影吧。

      zhōumò wǒmen qù pá shān huò kàn diànyǐng ba.

      Let's go hiking or watch a movie this weekend.

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