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What's the difference between that and Tai?
It's time to answer questions for friends again (*? ω? ), used in negative sentences, placed at the end of the sentence and preceded by a comma. Too has a light tone and is mostly used in spoken English. It is used in affirmative sentences, usually at the end of the sentence. The following is a table summarizing their basic knowledge, which can be briefly understood first:

After understanding the basic knowledge of either/or, let's take a look at their specific differences ~ (@ _ @) ~

1, with different usage.

"there": often used as a conjunction to refer to any option.

You can take them there by bus or train. You can go there by bus or train. )

"Tai": usually used as an adverb, indicating that the degree or quantity exceeds a certain limit.

I ate too much for lunch, and now I feel sick. )

2. Different adjacent positions

"There": usually located between two options, guiding either option.

Do you want coffee or tea? You can have one, both of which are good. Do you want coffee or tea? You can choose any one, they are all good. )

"Too": usually followed by an adjective or adverb, it is used to describe a process or a state, indicating an excess in quantity or degree.

The music is so loud that I can't hear what I'm thinking. The music is so loud that I can't calm down and think. )

3, the difference between negative sentences

"There": use negative sentences to express the meaning of "or".

Example: I don't like these options. Can we find another solution? I don't like either option. Can we find another solution? )

"Tai": Use negative sentences to express the meaning of "Tai" and "Tai".

The lecture was so boring that I fell asleep in the middle of it. The lecture was so boring that I took a nap in the middle. )

4. Different occasions to express the same meaning

"There": used to emphasize that two things are equally important in meaning, scale and influence.

We need to increase sales this quarter. In any case, we need to increase our sales this quarter. )

"Tai": used to indicate that two things are similar or close in quantity, degree or way.

He is too tired to finish the work, so am I. )

5. Main differences in usage

"There": usually used when there are only two options, but improperly used for three or more options.

I'm not sure whether I should choose French or Spanish. I can't decide which one to choose. I'm not sure whether to study French or Spanish. I can't decide either of them. )

"Too": can be used for any number of options or descriptions.

This restaurant is too crowded, too noisy and too expensive. )