china
UK: ˈtʃaɪnə | US: ˈtʃaɪnə
n. 1. Fine porcelain or ceramic ware, originally made in China.
n. 2. (Capitalized: China) The country in East Asia; the People's Republic of China.
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The word china derives from the country name China, as fine porcelain was first imported to Europe from China during the Ming and Qing dynasties. By metonymy, the term became synonymous with high-quality porcelain. The country name itself traces back to the Sanskrit Cīna (चीन), likely from the Qin dynasty (秦, Qín), the first unified Chinese empire.
She collects antique blue-and-white china.
The teacup is made of delicate china.
This vase is a rare piece of Ming dynasty china.
The term "china" is often used interchangeably with "porcelain."
The exhibition features 18th-century European imitations of Chinese china.