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The Chinese word xishoujian - 洗手间 - xǐshǒujiān
(toilet in Chinese)
Phonetic script (Hanyu Pinyin)
xǐshǒujiān
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English translations
toilet,
lavatory
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洗手间 ( xishoujian / xǐshǒujiān ) in traditional characters
洗手間
Chinese Pinyin example sentence with 洗手间 ( xishoujian / xǐshǒujiān ) ⓘWriting in Pinyin
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If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Before using this Pinyin example sentence, consider that Chinese characters should always be your first choice in written communication.
If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Qingwen, xishoujian zai nar?
Qǐngwèn, xǐshǒujiān zài nǎr?– English translation: Excuse me, where is the toilet?
Tags and additional information
(Meaning of individual characters, character components etc.)
to wash hands | room
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