要不

要不 yào ㄧㄠˋ ㄅㄨˋ jiu3 bat1 HSK 7-9 高階級 · Level 4

  • otherwise
  • or else
  • how about...?
  • either... (or...)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 要 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他要不行了。 He's on his last legs.
  • 要不要上高架走? Do you want to take the highway?
  • 要不要來點牛奶? How about some milk?
  • 要不一起到车站去? Do you want to go to the station with me?
  • 要不要我载你一程? Do you want me to give you a ride?

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