jap6 ci3 so2入廁所入厕所

Jyutpingjap6 ci3 so2

Yaleyahp chi só

動詞

Definition

To go into the toilet or restroom; by extension, to need to use the toilet.

to walk into the bathroom or restroom
figurativeto need to use the toilet; for nature to call

colloquialdaily actionsbody

How it's used

Using 入廁所 is a very direct and functional way to describe the action of entering the restroom. It is often used as a polite but clear excuse to leave a social situation or a meeting when one needs to attend to bodily functions. Unlike more euphemistic expressions, it is straightforward and commonly understood in all daily contexts.

Examples

ngo5我tou5肚tung3痛，jiu3要jap6入ci3廁so2所jat1一zan6陣。

My stomach hurts, I need to go to the bathroom for a bit.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪jap6入zo2咗ci3廁so2所hou2好noi6耐aa4呀？

Have you been in the bathroom for a long time?

Common phrases

jap6入ci3廁so2所gaai2解kyut3決

to go to the bathroom to take care of business

Common mistake

Avoid using this phrase if you want to be extremely polite or indirect, as it explicitly mentions the room itself. In very formal or professional settings, people often prefer to say 唔好意思，我去一去洗手間 instead.