Different ways to say “bathroom” in Mandarin.

In Mandarin, there are several ways to say “bathroom,” depending on the context and region. Here are the most common ones: 1. 洗手间 (xǐshǒujiān) – Restroom/Washroom 2. 厕所 (cèsuǒ) – Toilet 3. 浴室 (yùshì) – Bathroom/Shower Room 4. 盥洗室 (guànxǐshì) – Washroom (Formal, Used in Schools/Offices) 5. 茅房 (máofáng) – Outhouse (Old-fashioned, Rural Term) 6. […]

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Different ways to use the word “But”

1. 可是 (kěshì) — “but,” “however” 2. 但是 (dànshì) — “but,” “however” 3. 不过 (búguò) — “but,” “however,” “only” 4. 然而 (rán’ér) — “however,” “yet,” “nevertheless” 5. 却 (què) — “but,” “yet,” “however” 6. 只是 (zhǐshì) — “only,” “just that,” “but” 7. 尽管…但是/可是 (jǐnguǎn…dànshì/kěshì) — “although… but” 8. 不过是 (búguò shì) — “nothing but,” “just” […]

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