“厕所”由于其特殊之功用及其污秽之特征,人们多采取避讳态度,很少谈及。然而厕所又是人类生活中不可缺之处所,从古至今,有关厕所之称谓众多,从民俗语言角度出发,对“厕所”一词诸多名称进行民俗语源的考释,可以探求其语义生衍流变背后之民俗内涵和背景。 “Toilet” because of its special function and its filthy characteristics, people take more taboo attitude, seldom talked about. However, toilet is an indispensable place in human life. Since ancient times, there are many names of toilets. From the perspective of folk language, the etymology of many words of “toilet” Behind the folk connotation and background.