或者

Conjunction

 * 1) or
 * 2) either ... or ...; or
 * 1) either ... or ...; or

Usage notes

 * In Mandarin, 或者 is exclusively used in statements, while is only used in questions. The inclusion of 還是／还是 in a sentence replaces the need for  as a question word.
 * In Cantonese, 或者 is exclusively used in statements, while or  is only used in questions.

Adverb

 * 1) perhaps; maybe

Noun

 * 1)  some people