CANTONESE PHRASE · DIRECTIONS
How to say “where is the restroom?” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
洗手間喺邊度sai2 sau2 gaan1 hai2 bin1 dou6
where is the restroom?
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How to pronounce it
洗手間 (sai2 sau2 gaan1) is the place you want; 喺邊度 (hai2 bin1 dou6) asks where it is. Listen for the same location question in the MTR-station recording.
- sai2 sau2 gaan1restroom; toilet
- hai2 bin1 dou6where is it?
Hear the restroom question once, then the MTR-station question. Recognise hai2 bin1 dou6 at the end of both.
When to use it
Safe polite phrase for restaurants, malls, schools, and offices.
Try it when: Asking for the restroom in a restaurant, mall, or office.
Rough literal gloss: wash-hand room at where.