How to Say ‘Restroom’ in Simplified Chinese
卫生间
wèi shēng jiān
[wèishēngjiān]
🇨🇳 In China: 卫生间 is a very normal, polite way to ask for the restroom in China. You may also hear 洗手间 or 厕所, with 厕所 feeling a bit more direct.
Phrase Breakdown
卫生间
wèi shēng jiān
[wèishēngjiān]
restroom
A room with facilities for washing and usually a toilet.
卫生间在那边。
The restroom is over there.
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