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A 还是 B? (choice question)

… or …? (choose one)

A 还是 B? asks which of two; no 吗 is needed.

In stories

  1. 一个女孩儿笑着问：“热的还是冰的？”

    四杯咖啡 · How to order coffee in Chinese (and get four) HSK 2

  2. 是西瓜还是面条？”

    奶奶的字 · Grandma's shopping list: a trip to the Chinese supermarket HSK 3

  3. 所以，端午节那天，如果有中国朋友送你粽子，你可以先问一句：“甜的还是咸的？”

    端午节：龙舟和粽子 · What is the Dragon Boat Festival? HSK 3

  4. 冰的、常温的还是热的？”

    怎么点奶茶 · How to order bubble tea in Chinese HSK 4

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What does A 还是 B? (choice question) mean in Chinese?

… or …? (choose one). A 还是 B? asks which of two; no 吗 is needed.

How common is A 还是 B? (choice question)?

It comes up in 4 readings of the 392 stories and articles in our free Library.

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