要不然
要不然 HSK 6 進階級 · Level 3
- otherwise
- or else
- or
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 要 (1 of 3) — 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
- 我該走了，要不然我會遲到的。 I have to go, otherwise I'll arrive late.
- 別把菸頭往地上扔，要不然蟑螂會得癌症的。 Don't throw cigarette butts on the ground. Cockroaches might get cancer.
- 今天天气很冷，您多穿衣服吧，要不然会感冒的。 It's really cold today. You should dress warmer or you might catch a cold.
- 我对这个政府的印象是，他们需要强一点儿的经济政策，要不然将来会遇到很大的问题。 My impression of this government is that they need a more forceful economic policy, otherwise they'll encounter large problems in the future.
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