出恭
chū​gōng

to go to the toilet

  • created reference approved 出恭 → 大恭 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    出恭 chū​gōng

    大恭 dà​gōng

    synonym

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  • created reference approved 出恭 → 小恭 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    出恭 chū​gōng

    小恭 xiǎo​gōng

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 出恭 · chū​gōng · to go to the toilet — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    出恭

    chū​gōng

    to go to the toilet

    to go to the bathroom; to defecate or urinate. Originally a polite reference to the 'Exit with Courtesy' signs used by students in imperial examinations when leaving to use the latrine.

    出, 恭

    出 (literal) → 出 · chū · to go out 恭 (literal) → 恭 · gōng · respectful

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