china

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/]

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1. china (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Synonym of porcelain, a hard white translucent ceramic made from kaolin, now (chiefly US) sometimes distinguished in reference to tableware as fine or good china.

Example: It's a china doll.

2. china (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Chinaware: porcelain tableware.

Example: He set the table with china, cloth napkins, and crystal stemware.

3. china (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Cheaper and lower-quality ceramic and ceramic tableware, distinguished from porcelain.

Example: What is porcelain? A fine earthenware differing from china in being harder, whiter, harder to fuse and more translucent than ordinary pottery.

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