si2 haang1屎坑
Jyutpingsi2 haang1
Yalesí hāng
Definition
(n.) (COLLOQUIAL) toilet, usually refers to a squat toilet; a dung pit.
colloquialplacesdaily actions
How it's used
This term is a blunt, informal way to refer to a toilet, carrying a slightly crude or unrefined tone. It is best avoided in formal settings or when speaking to strangers, as it emphasizes the function of the toilet in a very direct, earthy manner. You will hear it used most frequently among friends or family members when complaining about the state of a public restroom.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
ngo5 soeng2 heoi3 go3 si2 haang1 nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 bin1 dou6 jau5
我想去個屎坑，你知唔知邊度有？
I need to go to the toilet, do you know where one is?
ni1 go3 soeng1 coeng4 go3 si2 haang1 hou2 wu1 zou1 aa4
呢個商場個屎坑好污糟呀。
The toilet in this shopping mall is really dirty.
Related words
Common phrases
heoi3 si2 haang1
去屎坑
go to the toilet
Common mistake
Do not use this word in professional or polite social situations, as it can sound vulgar or disrespectful. Stick to 廁所 for neutral contexts.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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