更衣室

gēng yī shì

CL 个 gè 间 jiān

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. change room; dressing room; locker room
2. (euphemism) toilet

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Word relationships

Register variants

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• 洗手间 xǐ shǒu jiān 洗手间 xǐ shǒu jiān toilet more common euphemism for toilet in daily speech: toilet

Related words

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• 卫生间 wèi shēng jiān 卫生间 wèi shēng jiān bathroom when used as euphemism for toilet: bathroom
• 衣帽间 yī mào jiān 衣帽间 yī mào jiān cloakroom larger room for changing and storing clothes: cloakroom

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 更衣室 to ask for a public toilet on the street; 卫生间 or 洗手间 is more appropriate.

Formality

As a euphemism for toilet, 更衣室 is polite and often used in upscale venues like restaurants, theaters, or gyms.

Example Sentences

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我在 更衣室 换衣服。

I change clothes in the changing room.

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Child Words of 更衣室

• 室 室 shì: room
• 更 更 gēng: to change or replace
• 更 更 gèng: more
• 更衣 更衣 gēng yī: to change clothes
• 衣 衣 yī: clothes
• 衣 衣 yì: to dress