noun HSK 3
Traditional 洗澡間
bathroom · shower room · washroom
Meaning
This word literally means 'bathing room' and refers to a room specifically for washing and bathing. It is commonly used to describe bathrooms in homes, hotels, or public facilities where people shower or bathe.
Usage
This is a neutral, everyday term used in both spoken and written Chinese. In mainland China, 卫生间 (wèi shēng jiān) is more commonly used for general bathrooms, while 洗澡间 emphasizes the bathing function specifically. It's particularly common when discussing facilities in gyms, swimming pools, or dormitories.
Examples
- 01这个酒店的洗澡间很干净。.This hotel's bathroom is very clean.
- 02健身房的洗澡间在二楼。.The gym's shower room is on the second floor.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个洗澡间
- 间两间洗澡间
Common collocations
- 公共洗澡间public shower room
- 洗澡间的门bathroom door
Origin
Compound word combining 洗澡 (to bathe) with 间 (room). The word 澡 originally referred to taking a bath in ancient Chinese, and 间 has been used to denote rooms or spaces since classical times.