上洗手间

上洗手間
shàngxǐshǒujiān
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to go to the restroom
  2. 2 to use the washroom (polite)

Examples

HSK 2
Bùhǎoyìsi, wǒ shàng yīxià xǐshǒujiān.
Excuse me, I'll just pop to the restroom.
HSK 2
Nín yào shàngxǐshǒujiān dehuà, zài èrlóu.
If you want the restroom, it's on the second floor.

Tips

register
上洗手间 literally 'go up to the hand-washing room' - a genteel euphemism, the Chinese equivalent of 'powder room' or 'restroom'. Safer than 上厕所 in business meetings, formal dinners, or around elders. In very formal service: 卫生间 is another upscale option.

Stroke Order

shàng
shǒu
jiān