naam4 ci3 so2男廁所男厕所
Jyutpingnaam4 ci3 so2
Yalenàahm chi só
Definition
Men's restroom; male WC.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong often shorten this to just 男廁 for convenience in daily speech. Using the full form 男廁所 is perfectly fine but can sound slightly more formal or emphatic, such as when asking for directions in a large building. It is common to see signs using the shorter version, so learners should be prepared to recognize both.
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go3個goExamples
Excuse me, where is the men's restroom?
Related words
Common phrases
looking for the men's restroom
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 男仔 which refers to a boy. While both contain the character for male, they are never interchangeable.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
