厕所 (cè suǒ) — toilet, restroom, lavatory
Definition
Straightforward word for 'toilet/restroom.' 卫生间 and 洗手间 are the more polite, modern alternatives you'll hear more often today.
noun
toiletrestroomlavatory
Measure word · 间, 处
Examples
- 厕所。Zhè ge cè suǒ bú tài gān jìng.This restroom isn't very clean.
- 厕所。Gōng gòng cè suǒ zài nà biān.The public toilet is over there.
- 厕所？Qǐng wèn cè suǒ zěn me zǒu?Excuse me, how do I get to the restroom?
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