Definition
马桶 refers specifically to the toilet fixture (the bowl/seat) itself, not the room. In contrast, 洗手间, 卫生间, and 厕所 all mean 'restroom' or 'bathroom' — the room containing the toilet. Use 马桶 when talking about the physical object, not the location.
noun
toilet (bowl)flush toilet
Examples
- 马桶。Wǒ xūyào mǎi yí gè xīn mǎ tǒng.I need to buy a new toilet.
- 马桶，。Zhège mǎ tǒng huài le, xūyào xiū yíxià.This toilet is broken and needs to be fixed.
- 马桶。Qǐng bǎ mǎ tǒng xǐ gānjìng.Please clean the toilet.
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