HSK 6

或A或B

Either A or B

Explanation

The 'either A or B' structure is used to emphasize the diversity or difference in degree or quality of a thing or matter. It means 'it could be A or it could be B', but usually carries the implication that no matter the degree, there is no exception. This structure usually goes with pairs of adjectives that are contrasting or complementary, such as 'either big or small' or 'either high or low'.

Examples

每位市民都为这座城市的发展做出过或大或小的贡献。
měiwèishìmíndōuwèizhèzuòchéngshìdezhǎnzuòchūguòhuòhuòxiǎodegòngxiàn
各个企业都有一套或高或低的质量监测管理标准。
dōuyǒutàohuògāohuòdezhìliàngjiānguǎnbiāozhǔn

Learn “或A或B” effectively

The grammar point “或A或B” (Either A or B) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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