[noncount] 1 : a hard white material that is made of baked clay and used to make plates, bowls, etc.
▪ This vase is (made of) china. — often used before another noun ▪ a china teapot — see also bone china 2 : plates, bowls, cups, etc., that are made of china
▪ She uses her good china when she has company for dinner.
▪ This vase is (made of) china. — often used before another noun ▪ a china teapot — see also bone china
▪ She uses her good china when she has company for dinner.
a bull in a china shop — see 1bull





