Definition of china

chinanoun

Trung Quốc

/ˈtʃaɪnə//ˈtʃaɪnə/

The origin of the word "China" is a topic of debate among historians and linguists. The most widely accepted theory is that the word "China" came from the Sanskrit word "Cīna," which referred to the Qin dynasty (221-206 BCE) of ancient China. The Qin dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China and was known for its powerful emperors and extensive trade networks. The Sanskrit word "Cīna" was later adopted into Middle Persian as "Chīn," and then into Arabic as "al-Sīn." From there, the word was transliterated into various European languages, including Latin and Old English. The term "China" eventually emerged in the European context, particularly during the Age of Exploration and the 17th-century European trade with China.

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white clay that is baked and used for making cups, plates, etc.

đất sét trắng được nung và dùng để làm cốc, đĩa, v.v.

Example:
  • a china vase

    một chiếc bình sứ

  • fine bone china tableware

    bộ đồ ăn bằng sứ xương tốt

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cups, plates, etc. that are made of china

cốc, đĩa, v.v. được làm từ đồ sứ

Example:
  • She got out the best china.

    Cô ấy lấy ra bộ đồ ăn bằng sứ tốt nhất.

Extra examples:
  • The china cabinet was filled with expensive dishes.

    Tủ đựng đồ sứ chất đầy những chiếc đĩa đắt tiền.

  • She had already chosen the china pattern and table linen for their new house.

    Cô đã chọn xong mẫu đồ sứ và khăn trải bàn cho ngôi nhà mới của họ.

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