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How to Say ‘Accessible restroom’ in Simplified Chinese

无障碍卫生间

wú zhàng ài wèi shēng jiān

[wú zhàng'ài wèishēngjiān]

🇨🇳 In China: Newer malls and chain restaurants usually have one of these, but small local places often don't. Many guests rely on the mall's shared facility instead.

Phrase Breakdown

无障碍

wú zhàng ài

accessible / barrier-free

无 (wú) means 'without' and 障碍 (zhàng'ài) means 'obstacle'. Together they mean 'barrier-free', which is used for disability access.

Example

这里有无障碍通道。

There is an accessible passage here.

Words in this phrase

无

wú

[wú]

without

Lacking presence or existence.

Example

无水就不能生存。

Without water, survival is not possible.

障碍

zhàng ài

[zhàng'ài]

obstacle; barrier

Something that blocks the way; 无障碍 means accessible for disabled people.

Example

餐厅门口没有障碍。

There are no obstacles at the restaurant entrance.

卫生间

wèi shēng jiān

[wèishēngjiān]

toilet; bathroom

A standard word for a toilet room, often seen on signs.

Example

卫生间在二楼。

The bathroom is on the second floor.

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