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否则
fǒuzé
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否则
否则 (fǒuzé) is an HSK 4 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is otherwise; depending on context, it can also mean if not or or (else). Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.
01otherwise
02if not
03or (else)
否则
立刻走，否则你会迟到。Lì kè zǒu， fǒu zé nǐ huì chí dào。
Go at once, otherwise you will be late.
安静，否则婴儿会醒来。Ān jìng， fǒu zé yīng ér huì xǐng lái。
Be quiet, or the baby will wake up.
快点，否则你会错过公车。Kuài diǎn， fǒu zé nǐ huì cuò guò gōng chē。
Hurry up, or you'll miss the bus.
Practise writing
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