đi vệ sinh
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to use the toilet
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con đi vệ sinh một lát nhé.I’m going to use the toilet for a moment.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: A polite euphemism for using the toilet; it does not literally mean hygiene. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “đi vệ sinh” mean?
to use the toilet
Is “đi vệ sinh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.