HSK 1
用“还是”提问
Using "还是" to ask about choices
Explanation
"还是" (háishì) is used in questions when you want to ask someone to choose one of two or more options. The common structure is: you mention the first option, then add "还是", and finally the second option. For example: "你喝茶还是咖啡?" (Do you drink tea or coffee?). The answer usually picks one of the options offered.
Examples
Learn “用“还是”提问” effectively
The grammar point “用“还是”提问” (Using "还是" to ask about choices) is one of the key structures at HSK 1. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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