圊 (qīng) - 圊 — toilet, latrine, privy & a euphemistic term for restroom in classical Chinese.

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qīng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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圊 · qīng

圊 — toilet, latrine, privy;

a euphemistic term for restroom in classical Chinese.

圊 — toilet, latrine, privya euphemistic term for restroom in classical Chinese.

Usage highlights

圊厕圊溷圊轩圊室粪圊

Synonyms

  • 厕— toilet, restroom
  • 厕所— toilet, lavatory
  • 茅房— outhouse (rural toilet)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient mansion had an outhouse (圊) in the backyard.
  • In historical texts, 圊 refers to a toilet facility (厕所).
  • The character 圊 appears in classical descriptions of sanitation (卫生设施).

Collocations

  • toilet, latrine(圊厕)
  • privy, restroom(圊溷)
  • outhouse(圊轩)
  • toilet room(圊室)
  • dung toilet(粪圊)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 圊 is a classical Chinese character for toilet facilities, reflecting historical sanitation practices.
  • The character structure combines 囗 (enclosure) and 青 (green/blue), possibly suggesting a designated clean area.
  • Used primarily in historical and literary contexts rather than modern vernacular.

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