チャイナ
Meanings
1
Katakana name for China. Compared with 中国, it often feels more foreign-language-styled, headline-like, or used in compounds and business/media wording rather than in plain formal prose.
See also: 中国
The article analyzes the risks of investing in China.
2
Material or tableware sense corresponding to English “china,” especially natural in product terms such as ボーンチャイナ. General Japanese often uses 磁器 or 陶磁器 instead.
See also: 陶磁器
This teacup is made of bone china.