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English

china

ˈtʃaɪnə, ˈtʃaɪ.nə, tʃʌɪnə, ˈt͡ʃaɪnə
Meaning: porcelain or fine ceramic tableware; also China when capitalized
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈtʃaɪ.nə, tʃʌɪnə, ˈt͡ʃaɪnə

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Example

She wrapped the china carefully before the move.
She wrapped the china carefully before the move.

Usage Notes

In this sentence, china means fragile dishes made of porcelain. Lowercase china is not the same as the country name China.

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