china
Translation
porcelain, crockery, ceramics
Examples
She collects antique china.
She collects antique china.
Be careful with that china cup.
Be careful with that china cup.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a type of hard, white, ceramic material. She collects antique china.
Similar Words
Synonyms: porcelain, crockery, earthenware
Etymology
From the country *China*, where this type of ceramic was first developed.
Memory Tips
Picture a delicate, fine china tea set, perhaps decorated with a Chinese dragon.