china
china Lexical Profile
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• noun
A vast country in East Asia, known as one of the world's most populous nations, characterized by its extensive history, diverse landscapes, and major global economic influence.
High-quality porcelain or ceramic ware, especially fine tableware and decorative objects originally manufactured in and imported from East Asia.
"They carefully washed the fine china after the holiday dinner party to prevent any chips or cracks."
Word Nuance & Usage
When capitalized as 'China', it refers to the country in East Asia; when written in lowercase as 'china', it refers to fine porcelain or tableware, a name derived from the country of origin.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Persian 'Chīnī' (Chinese), from Sanskrit 'Cīna', traditionally believed to be named after the Qin dynasty (3rd century BC). The lowercase term emerged in the late 16th century, referring to fine porcelain imported from the country.
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