Wash the Toilet = Flush?? Days ago, I saw a slogan saying "Please wash the toilet after usage" (便后请冲水).Shouldn't it be "Please flush the toilet after use"? In my opinion, "washing the toilet" means so

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Wash the Toilet = Flush?? Days ago, I saw a slogan saying "Please wash the toilet after usage" (便后请冲水).Shouldn't it be "Please flush the toilet after use"? In my opinion, "washing the toilet" means someone - such as a house keeper - cleaning the toilet. Is it correct? Could any English natives kindly help? Thanks a lot!

Feb 2, 2013 9:51 AM

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Wash the Toilet = Flush??

A few days ago, I saw a slogan saying "Please wash the toilet after usage" (便后请冲水).Shouldn't it be "Please flush the toilet after use"? In my opinion, "washing the toilet" means someone - such as a house keeper - cleaning the toilet. Is it correct? Could any English natives kindly help? Thanks a lot!

<em>[Very good. You are correct. Unless this is a very unusual situation, the sign should say "Please flush toilet after use."]</em>

February 3, 2013