Definition
要么 (yàome) is a conjunction used to present two mutually exclusive alternatives, like 'either…or…'. It is more emphatic and decisive than 或者 (huòzhě), which simply lists options without excluding others. 要么 often implies a choice must be made, while 或者 is neutral and can connect non-exclusive possibilities.
conjunction
either…or…used to present two alternativesalso used alone to suggest an alternative option
Examples
- 要么，。yào me nǐ qù, huòzhě wǒ qù.Either you go, or I go.
- 要么，。yào me xiànzài zuò, bùrán jiù láibují le.Either do it now, or it will be too late.
- ？要么。Nǐ bù xǐhuan zhège? yào me wǒmen huàn yí gè.You don't like this? Or how about we change to another one?
Grammar
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