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要不

yào bùHSK 5

要不 (yào bù) is an HSK 5 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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conjunction 连

  1. Englishotherwise; or

    • EX
      我们快点走吧，要不就要迟到了。

      Let's hurry, otherwise we'll be late.

    • EX
      今天早点睡吧，要不明天上班会没有精神。

      Go to bed early tonight, otherwise you’ll be tired at work tomorrow.

  2. English(colloquial) how about

    • EX
      时间还早，要不我们先去附近喝杯咖啡。

      It’s still early. How about getting a coffee nearby first?

    • EX
      这家店人太多了，要不我们换一家吧。

      This restaurant is too crowded. How about trying another one?