洗手间 (xǐshǒujiān) — how to say "toilet" in Chinese

Measure word: 间 (jiān)

洗手间

Toilet, restroom

Character composition

to wash

hands

room

Radicals / Keys

Hand

#64 · shǒu · 3 strokes

Water

#85 · shuǐ · 3 strokes

Gate

#169 · mén · 3 strokes

Examples

商场的洗手间通常在每层的角落。

Restrooms in shopping malls are usually in the corner of each floor.

请问洗手间在哪儿?

Excuse me, where is the restroom?

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "toilet" in Chinese?

"toilet" in Chinese is 洗手间 (xǐshǒujiān).

What does 洗手间 mean in English?

洗手间 (xǐshǒujiān) means "Toilet, restroom".

How is 洗手间 pronounced?

It is pronounced xǐshǒujiān (written as xishoujian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "toilet" in Chinese characters?

It is written 洗手间.

What HSK level is 洗手间?

洗手间 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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