How to Say ‘Restroom’ in Traditional Chinese
洗手間
xǐ shǒu jiān
[shee show jyen]
💬 Usage Tip: [洗手間] is the standard word for restroom in Taiwan. Even though it literally looks like "hand-washing room," it just means toilet/restroom as a whole word.
Phrase Breakdown
洗手間
xǐ shǒu jiān
[shee show jyen]
restroom; bathroom
洗手間 is a common Taiwan term for restroom or bathroom.
請問洗手間有無障礙設施嗎？
May I ask whether the restroom has accessible facilities?
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