How to Write 或
The character 或 (huò) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
或 is pronounced huò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Or; perhaps.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 或 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 或
或者
huò zhě
Or
或许
huò xǔ
Perhaps; maybe
间或
jiàn huò
occasionally / now and then
Example Sentences
你喝茶或者咖啡？
nǐ hē chá huò zhě kā fēi
Do you drink tea or coffee?
他或许今天不来。
tā huò xǔ jīn tiān bù lái
He might not come today.
他间或会去书店。
tā jiàn huò huì qù shū diàn
He occasionally goes to the bookstore.
Practice Writing 或 (huò)
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