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otherwise; if not; or (else)

否则
fǒu zé
f+ǒu·3rd tonez+é·2nd tone
WordHSK 4
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This process must be stopped immediately, otherwise the server will break down.
这个进程必须立即停止，否则服务器会故障。
One must have conviction in law, or its existence will be superficial only.
法律必须被信仰，否则形同虚设。
Otherwise, it is considered impolite to pass food with the left hand, because the left hand is used for bathing.
否则，用左手传递食物会被认为是不礼貌的，因为左手是用来洗澡的。
Hurry up, or you will be late.
快一点，否则你会迟到。
Hurry up, or you will be late.
快一点，否则就要迟到了。
Synonyms
Synonyms
otherwise · or else · how about...? · either... (or...)要不yào bùotherwise · or else · or要不然yào bù ránor else; alternatively再不zài bù
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