或
或
“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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