Grammar game
还是 or 或者?
Both are 'or'. 还是 (háishi) offers a choice in a question; 或者 (huòzhě) joins options in a statement.
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How to play
- You are shown a Chinese sentence with a blank and its English meaning — decide whether it needs 还是 or 或者.
- Tap the option you think fits; the blank fills in and the sentence is read aloud in Mandarin, with pinyin.
- A short rule explains why that answer is correct, so the difference sticks.
- Work through the round and aim for a flawless score, then play again to lock it in.
Chinese sentences you'll practice
Every sentence in this free Chinese game, with its English translation.
- 你要茶还是咖啡？ Do you want tea or coffee?
- 喝茶或者咖啡都可以。 Tea or coffee, either is fine.
- 你坐公共汽车还是坐火车？ Are you going by bus or by train?
- 你星期一或者星期二来都行。 You can come on Monday or Tuesday.
- 他是老师还是学生？ Is he a teacher or a student?
- 你可以给我打电话或者发短信。 You can call me or send me a message.
- 你吃米饭还是面条？ Do you want rice or noodles?
- 米饭或者面条我都喜欢。 Rice or noodles, I like both.
- 今天是星期六还是星期天？ Is today Saturday or Sunday?
- 周末我看书或者看电影。 At the weekend I read or watch films.
- 我们上午去还是下午去？ Shall we go in the morning or in the afternoon?
- 坐地铁或者打车都很快。 The metro or a taxi, both are quick.
Questions
Is this Chinese grammar game free?
Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to keep your best score.
Do I need to read hanzi?
The sentence is in simplified characters with an English meaning above it, and the pinyin and the spoken sentence appear after you answer, so you can learn the pattern while you learn the characters.
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