china

noun
UK: /ˈtʃaɪ.nə/
US: /ˈtʃaɪ.nə/

  1. A type of fine, white ceramic material, often used for dishes.

    1. This china is very delicate, so be careful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique china cabinet displayed her grandmother's beautiful collection of fine china. [ ] [ ]

  2. Dishes, cups, and other tableware made of china.

    1. We use our best china for special occasions. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully washed the china after the elegant dinner party she hosted. [ ] [ ]
china noun

  1. A country in East Asia, officially the People's Republic of China.

    1. I want to visit China someday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many goods are manufactured in China and then exported globally. [ ] [ ]
china verb

  1. To cover with a glossy surface resembling china.

    1. The artist chinaed the pottery to give it a smooth finish. [ ] [ ]
    2. After firing, they chinaed the clay to achieve a lustrous appearance for the final product. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "china" in English means: A type of fine, white ceramic material, often used for dishes., Dishes, cups, and other tableware made of china..

The phonetic transcription of "china" is /ˈtʃaɪ.nə/ in British English and /ˈtʃaɪ.nə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "china": "This china is very delicate, so be careful.". More examples on the page.