China (Noun)
Meaning 1
High quality porcelain originally made only in China.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world.
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 3
A government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 4
Dishware made of high quality porcelain.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dinner table was set with fine china and sparkling crystal glasses for the special occasion.
- Her grandmother's antique china was passed down through generations and held great sentimental value.
- The museum displayed an exquisite collection of 18th-century Chinese export china.
- The delicate china cups were hand-painted with intricate floral patterns and gold trim.
- After the wedding, the couple received a beautiful set of fine china as a gift from their friends.