Definitions
- 1. toilet
- 2. lavatory
- 3. washroom
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Do not use 洗手间 to refer to the toilet fixture itself; it refers to the room. Use 马桶 (mǎ tǒng) for the fixture.
Cultural notes
In public, 洗手间 is a polite euphemism. Directly saying 厕所 can sound coarse in formal settings.
Example Sentences
1 shown请问 洗手间 在哪里？
Excuse me, where is the washroom?
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