厕 (cè) - toilet & lavatory
厕 · cè
toilet;
lavatory;
restroom;
washroom;
also used in some compounds meaning 'mixed in with' or 'side'.
toiletlavatoryrestroom
Usage highlights
toiletpublic toiletrestroomlavatorytoilet papertoilet bowl
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Please use the restroom (厕所).
- The public toilet (公厕) is over there.
- He is washing his hands in the lavatory (盥洗室).
Collocations
- toilet(厕所)
- public toilet(公厕)
- restroom(卫生间)
- lavatory(盥洗室)
- toilet paper(厕纸)
- toilet bowl(厕盆)
Idioms
- Mixed in among(厕身其间)
- To be included among(厕足其间)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically referred to a side room or a place set apart, later specialized to mean toilet.
- In modern usage, primarily refers to toilets and bathroom facilities.
- Considered somewhat vulgar in traditional naming contexts due to its association with toilets.