或

或 huò

“or”

Radical: 戈 Strokes: 8 Level: HSK 3

How 或 is built — wrapping from top-right

戈
spear
spear, lance, halberd
口
Mouth · kǒu
An open mouth. Mouth actions (吃 eat, 喝 drink, 说 speak) and round objects use it.
一
one
one; a, an; alone

Origin

To defend yourself 口 with a spear 戈; "or else"

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