hoặc

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "hoặc" means "or" in English. It is used to present alternatives or choices between two or more options.

Basic Usage:

• Connecting Options: You can use "hoặc" when you want to give someone choices. For example:
  • Example: "Bạn muốn ăn phở hoặc bún?" (Do you want to eat pho or vermicelli?)

Advanced Usage:

• Complex Sentences: "Hoặc" can also be used in more complex sentences to provide multiple options.
  • Example: "Chúng ta có thể đi bộ, đi xe đạp, hoặc đi xe buýt." (We can walk, ride a bike, or take the bus.)

Word Variants:

• "Hoặc" can be paired with other words to create phrases:
  • "hoặc không" (or not): This is used to indicate that the choice may be to do something or not.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "hoặc" might imply a choice between two mutually exclusive options, but it generally retains the meaning of "or".

Synonyms:

• "hay": This is another word that can mean "or" but is generally used in more informal contexts.

Academic

trạng ngữ or; either