sai2 san1 fong4洗身房

Jyutpingsai2 san1 fong4

Yalesái sān fòhng

Definition

Bathroom or washroom.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a room containing a shower or bathtub, often used in older residential contexts or specific building layouts. While universally understood, many speakers now prefer the loanword 廁所 or 浴室 for general bathroom facilities. It carries a slightly more functional focus on the act of bathing rather than the general toilet area.

Measure word

gaan1間gān

Examples

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知sai2洗san1身fong4房喺hai2邊bin1呀？

Do you know where the bathroom is?

gaan1間uk1屋dak1得jat1一gaan1間sai2洗san1身fong4房，hou2好m4唔fong1方bin6便。

The house only has one bathroom, which is very inconvenient.

Common phrases

cing1清git3潔sai2洗san1身fong4房

clean the bathroom

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 廁所, which is the more common term for a restroom or toilet. Using 洗身房 in a public place like a restaurant or office might sound slightly odd, as it implies a place for bathing rather than just a toilet.