Dictionary
English - Chinese
China
ˈtʃaɪnə
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
中国, 瓷器, 茶具, 华人
China meanings in Chinese
中国
Example:
I want to visit China next year.
我想明年去中国旅游。
China has a rich history and culture.
中国有着丰富的历史和文化。
Usage: formalContext: Geographical or cultural discussions.
Note: Refers to the country located in East Asia, known for its vast territory and diverse cultural heritage.
瓷器
Example:
This vase is made of fine china.
这个花瓶是用精美的瓷器做的。
She collects antique china.
她收藏古董瓷器。
Usage: formalContext: Art or dining discussions, especially in contexts related to ceramics or antiques.
Note: Refers to porcelain or ceramic items, often used for tableware or decorative objects.
茶具
Example:
He set the table with his china tea set.
他用他的茶具布置了桌子。
The china was passed down through generations.
这套茶具是代代相传的。
Usage: formalContext: Social gatherings or discussions about dining etiquette.
Note: Specifically refers to tea sets made from porcelain, often associated with traditional tea culture.
华人
Example:
The China Town in the city is vibrant.
市里的中国城非常热闹。
Many Chinatowns around the world celebrate Chinese New Year.
世界各地的中国城庆祝春节。
Usage: informalContext: Cultural discussions or references to communities.
Note: Refers to people of Chinese descent, often used in the context of diaspora communities.
China's synonyms
porcelain
Porcelain refers to a type of fine white ceramic material. It is often used to make decorative objects, tableware, and tiles.
Example: She collected delicate porcelain figurines from different countries.
Note: Porcelain is a specific type of ceramic material known for its strength, translucence, and beauty, whereas 'china' is a more general term that can refer to ceramics in general or specifically to fine dinnerware.
ceramics
Ceramics are objects made from clay or other non-metallic minerals and hardened by firing at high temperatures. They can include pottery, tiles, and other items.
Example: The museum had a vast collection of ancient ceramics from various civilizations.
Note: Ceramics is a broader term encompassing various objects made from clay or similar materials, including pottery and tiles, while 'china' specifically refers to fine porcelain or earthenware dinnerware.
earthenware
Earthenware is pottery made from clay that is fired at a relatively low temperature. It is often more porous and less durable than porcelain.
Example: The rustic earthenware bowls were perfect for serving soups and stews.
Note: Earthenware specifically refers to pottery made from clay fired at low temperatures, which is more porous and less durable than porcelain. 'China' typically refers to higher-quality, more refined dinnerware.
China expressions, common phrases
China shop
Refers to a store that sells delicate and breakable items like ceramics or glassware. Used metaphorically to describe a situation where one must be cautious to avoid causing damage.
Example: Be careful with those delicate items, you don't want to break anything in this china shop.
Note: The phrase 'china shop' does not refer to the country China but rather to a shop selling fragile items.
China doll
Describes a person, usually a girl or woman, who is delicate, fragile, and beautiful in appearance.
Example: She was dressed up like a china doll for the costume party.
Note: The term 'china doll' is a metaphorical comparison of a person's delicate beauty to the fragile nature of a porcelain doll.
China syndrome
Originally referred to a hypothetical nuclear reactor meltdown where the core would melt through the Earth to China. Now used more broadly to describe a catastrophic situation or disaster.
Example: The nuclear power plant accident raised fears of a possible China syndrome scenario.
Note: The term 'China syndrome' has evolved from its literal meaning to a metaphorical one, no longer directly related to the country China.
China plate
Refers to a plate made of fine porcelain or china, often associated with elegance and fragility.
Example: She dropped the china plate, and it shattered into pieces.
Note: The term 'china plate' specifically denotes a plate made of china material, not related to the country China.
China cabinet
A piece of furniture designed to store and showcase fine china or other valuable items such as glassware or ceramics.
Example: The antique china cabinet displayed a collection of valuable porcelain figurines.
Note: The term 'china cabinet' refers to a specific type of furniture for storing and displaying valuable items, not directly associated with the country China.
Not for all the tea in China
Indicates a strong refusal or reluctance to do something, emphasizing that the speaker would not do it under any circumstances.
Example: I wouldn't work for that company again, not for all the tea in China.
Note: The phrase 'not for all the tea in China' uses the concept of vast quantities of tea in China to emphasize the extremity of the refusal.
China white
Refers to a high-grade, pure form of heroin that is often white or off-white in color.
Example: The substance they found in his possession was identified as China white, a potent form of heroin.
Note: The term 'China white' specifically describes a type of heroin and is not directly related to the country China.
China everyday (slang) expressions
China
Slang term for 'mate' or 'friend'. Originates from Cockney rhyming slang where 'China plate' rhymes with 'mate'.
Example: Hey, mate, where's me old china? Haven't seen 'em all day.
Note: The slang term 'China' is used informally to refer to a friend, while the original word 'China' refers to the country or porcelain.
China man
Australian slang term for a person of Chinese descent.
Example: That China man at the market always gives me a good deal on fruit.
Note: The term 'China man' is a colloquial and potentially offensive way to refer to a person of Chinese ethnicity, while 'China' refers to the country.
China - Examples
China is the most populous country in the world.
中国是世界上人口最多的国家。
The Chinese government has implemented strict measures to control the spread of COVID-19.
中国政府实施了严格的措施来控制COVID-19的传播。
I love Chinese food, especially dumplings.
我喜欢中国菜，尤其是饺子。
China grammar
China - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)
Lemma: china
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): chinas
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): china
Syllables, Separation and Stress
china Contains 2 syllables: chi • na
Phonetic transcription: ˈchī-nə
chi na , ˈchī nə (The red syllable is stressed)
China - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
china: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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