How to Say ‘Where is the restroom?’ in Simplified Chinese
卫生间在哪里？
💬 Usage Tip: A practical phrase to find facilities when traveling.
🇨🇳 In China: Not all restrooms are free; some may require a small fee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
卫生间
[wèi shēng jiān]
restroom
Used to refer to facilities for personal hygiene.
你知道最近的卫生间在哪里吗？
Do you know where the nearest restroom is?
在
[zài]
at
A preposition indicating location or position.
他在房间里。
He is in the room.
哪里
[nǎ lǐ]
where
A question word asking for location.
你在哪里上班？
Where do you work?
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