ci3 so2 baan2廁所板厕所板
Jyutpingci3 so2 baan2
Yalechi só báan
Definition
Toilet seat; also a slang term for the HKSAR passport.
- toilet seat
- slangthe Hong Kong SAR passport
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the movable part you sit on, rather than the entire toilet structure. While the term is straightforward, it is often shortened to 廁板 in casual speech to save time. It is important to note that the term is also used as a sarcastic, derogatory nickname for the Hong Kong SAR passport, implying it is flimsy or easily discarded.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
Remember to put the toilet seat down after you use it.
Related words
Common phrases
lift up the toilet seat
put down the toilet seat
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the lid, which is technically the 廁所蓋. Using the full term 廁所板 when referring to the lid can cause confusion, as people will assume you mean the seat itself.
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