洗手间在里面
xǐshǒujiān zài lǐmiàn.
The restroom is inside · trad. 洗手間在裡面
洗手间在里面 (xǐshǒujiān zài lǐmiàn) means 'the restroom is inside.' It's a common and direct way to tell someone where the restroom is, often used in shops or restaurants when answering one of the most frequently asked questions.
What does 洗手间在里面 (xǐshǒujiān zài lǐmiàn.) mean?
洗手间在里面 (xǐshǒujiān zài lǐmiàn.) means “the restroom is inside” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “restroom is inside.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. For a slightly more formal option, you can use 卫生间在里面 (wèishēngjiān zài lǐmiàn). A more casual alternative is 厕所在里面 (cèsuǒ zài lǐmiàn).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “shee-SHOW-jyen dzai lee-MYEN.” The first two syllables of 洗手间 are both pronounced with a rising inflection.
Other ways to say it
- 洗手间在哪里？xǐshǒujiān zài nǎli?Where is the restroom?
- 厕所在里面cèsuǒ zài lǐmiàn.The toilet is inside (casual)
- 卫生间在里面wèishēngjiān zài lǐmiàn.The washroom is inside (slightly more formal)
Examples
洗手间在里面，请直走。
xǐshǒujiān zài lǐmiàn, qǐng zhízǒu.
The restroom is inside, please go straight.
请问，洗手间在哪里？
qǐngwèn, xǐshǒujiān zài nǎli?
Excuse me, where is the restroom?
不用担心，洗手间在里面。
búyòng dānxīn, xǐshǒujiān zài lǐmiàn.
No need to worry, the restroom is inside.
Pro tip: 里面 (lǐmiàn) means 'inside' and is key here, indicating the restroom is not visible from the current spot but further within the building.
Related phrases
这边有中文说明 · There's a chinese explanation here请扫这个二维码 · Please scan this qr code地面很滑，请小心 · The floor is slippery — please be careful
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