china
/ˈtʃaɪnə/
noun
- High-quality ceramic ware, especially porcelain, used for dishes, cups, and decorative items.
- Be careful when washing that china — it's very delicate and expensive.
- The museum has a beautiful collection of antique china from the 18th century.
- She set the table with her grandmother's fine china for the holiday dinner.
- A country in East Asia (proper noun, but commonly used in general contexts).
- We learned about the Great Wall of China in history class.
- China is the world's most populous country.
- Many products sold in stores are made in China.
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