china

Определение china в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь: The civilization of the Chinese people; A country in East Asia, officially named People's Republic of China (Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo); A region in East Asia comprising the areas governed by the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan); Tableware made from china; The root of a climbing plant, Smilax china L., once believed to have important medicinal properties
China, saith Manardus, makes a good colour in the face, takes away melancholy, and all infirmities proceeding from cold .; (Cockney rhyming slang; shortened from china plate; countable) Mate (i.e., friend)
All right, me old china?.; A cymbal, flattened at the perimeter, about 16 to 20 inches (40 to 50 centimetres) across, that is ridden or crashed to produce a distinctive "trashy" sound; Ceramic or porcelain; {n} a fine earthern ware, a country; A country in East Asia. Official name: Peoples Republic of China (Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo); Region in East Asia comprising the areas governed by the Peoples Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan); {i} People's Republic of China, country in east Asia; The civilisation/civilization of the Chinese people; Cups, bowls, plates, and ornaments made of china are referred to as china. Judy collects blue and white china. the largest country in eastern Asia. Population: 1,273,000,000 (2001). Capital: Beijing. China's population is the largest of any country in the world. In 1949 it became a Communist state, known as the People's Republic of China (PRC). China is one of the most important economic and industrial powers in the world. officially People's Republic of China Country, eastern Asia. People's Republic of China bone china China Sea Cochin China Great Wall of China; n Cina; This term was originally used by the British for all ceramic imports from China and European imitations of it Today, it implies a translucent white claybody covered with a glaze that is fired to a temperature lower than that to which the claybody is fired See also bone china, porcelain; China (PRC) der Yuan; glazed porcelain ceramic; China ware, which is the modern popular term for porcelain; {i} porcelain, ceramics; tableware made of porcelain; China is a hard white substance made from clay. It is used to make things such as cups, bowls, plates, and ornaments. a small boat made of china. china cups. see also bone china; Mate (i.e., friend); Made of china; Glazed porcelain used for dolls' heads Frozen Charlottes; high quality porcelain originally made only in China; A non-porous type of clayware made of special white clay and fired at exceptionally high temperatures The finer grades are generally thin, translucent, resistant to shipping and ring clearly when struck See also Fine China; dishware made of china; A country in Eastern Asia; Legendary nation reportedly populated by children who love leftover vegetables; a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the communists led by Mao Zedong; a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world; Glazed porcelain that has a glossy finish and is translucent similar to china dishes Very old or very thick china is not as translucent; Law and practice in the People's Republic of China; China dolls are the most commonly recognized doll out side of the collectible world Most popular with children back in the mid 1800s, china dolls had a glazed, porcelain surface which, depending on it's thickness, was often translucent to a certain degree; ChinaBeijingr Chinese/e Chinesin; high quality porcelain originally made only in China a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world; Porcelain The first porcelain imported into Europe was from China
China Hand: Someone particularly knowledgeable about the language, culture and people of China
China syndrome: One instance of such a nuclear mishap
Contrary to accounts in the media, he states, bugs of this nature don't cause China Syndromes or missile launches, at least not generally..
China syndrome: A rare disease, first characterized in the early 1990s, which resembles poliomyelitis but which has somewhat different characteristics and occurs in persons vaccinated for poliomyelitis
Unlike poliomyelitis, paralysis in China syndrome is symmetrical. In addition, cases are seasonal.
China syndrome: A behavior, policy, or situation characteristic of or involving China; an actual or potential catastrophe, especially one involving China
And then there is the China syndrome. . . . China now represents about 20% of Korea's total trade.
China syndrome: A hypothetical kind of catastrophic failure in which a nuclear reactor melts through the floor of its containment system and penetrates the earth's surface, continuing downward as if (from a Western Hemispheric point of view) traveling through the planet toward China
The molten mass did not even fully penetrate the 0.5-cm cladding, confirming tests in Karlsruhe, Germany, and in Idaho, that the China syndrome is not a credible possibility.
China syndromes: plural form of China syndrome
China's Sorrow: The Yellow River
china cap: a conical metal strainer
china marker: A type of "grease pencil" or "wax pencil" that is perfect for marking dark or glossy surfaces. Most are Paper wrapped requiring no sharpening just peel the tear-string to reveal more marker. However, some are similar to a normal pencil having a wood casing with a hardened wax core. They mark easily on many porous and non-porous surfaces, great for writing on china, glass, metal, plastic, film, paper, rubber, or any smooth surface. Commonly used in art, sewing, handy work, and even in the health care industry to mark skin, due to the ease of removal. They are fade and water-resistant
china white: heroin
china doll: A China Doll is a common name for a doll made of porcelain. Originally manufactured as a toy for children they are now made as collectibles or art pieces
China Communications Standards Association: CCSA, association of the telecommunications standards in China
China Sea: The western part of the Pacific Ocean extending along the eastern coast of Asia from southern Japan to the Malay Peninsula. It is divided by Taiwan into the East China Sea and the South China Sea. the China Sea the western part of the Pacific Ocean that goes along the coast of China and Vietnam. Part of the Pacific Ocean. Reaching from Japan to the southern end of the Malay Peninsula, it is divided by Taiwan into two sections. The northern section is the East China Sea, or Eastern Sea, which covers an area of 482,300 sq mi (1,249,157 sq km), has a maximum depth of 9,126 ft (2,782 m), and is enclosed by eastern China, South Korea, Kyushu island, Ryukyu Islands, and Taiwan. The southern section is the South China Sea, often called simply the China Sea, which covers an area of 895,400 sq mi (2,319,086 sq km), has a maximum depth of about 15,000 ft (4,600 m), and is enclosed by southeastern China, Indochina, the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, the Philippines, and Taiwan
China aster: An annual Chinese plant (Callistephus chinensis) in the composite family, widely grown in several forms for its showy, variously colored flower heads
China rose: A Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis) having mostly red, pink, or white flowers. It is an ancestor of many cultivated hybrid roses
China tea: China tea is tea made from large dark green or reddish-brown tea leaves. It is usually drunk without milk or sugar
china aster: valued for their beautiful flowers in a wide range of clear bright colors; grown primarily for cutting
china cabinet: a cabinet (usually with glass doors) for storing and displaying china
china clay: in paper
china clay: natural white inorganic mineral pigment used in paper coatings and as an ink extender
china clay: a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e
china clay: (also called "kaolin clay" or "fine white clay") One of the purest clays, comprising a white powdery material arising from the decomposition of feldspar in granite It is composed mainly of kaolin, the main constituent of which is kaolinite The texture is very fine and it is naturally absorbent It is used in cosmetics in face and body powders, liquid powders, and makeup Recommended for all skin types, especially sensitive and dry Known first in China and worked in Cornwall, UK, since 1746, china clay has long been used in the manufacture of fine porcelain France and several places in the USA are other sources It is also used as a filler in paint and paper-making, and in plastics and fertilizers
china clay: a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e g , in paper)
china clay: Mineral used in papermaking as both filler and coating pigment
china clay: An aluminum silica compound used in gravure and screen printing inks Also called kaolin
china clay: {i} kaolin, white clay used in the manufacture of porcelain
china clay: Deposit of the mineral kaolin, produced by alteration of granite by hot fluids deep in the Earth's crust, or by surface weathering
china clay: A white clay used to coat papers or as an ink additive Other term: kaolin
china clay: a very pure, non plastic clay (as found in Cornwall, England) It is high in clay mineral (kaolinite) content, used mostly in glazes but sometimes used in bodies to produce a grey/white terracotta body, similar in appearance to 'Coadestone'
china clay: Kaolin A white clay made from pegmatite found in Cornwall
china closet: cabinet with glass doors used for displaying or storing chinaware
china doll: doll made from porcelain, very fragile doll made from fine pottery
china pink: Chinese pink with deeply toothed rose-lilac flowers with a purplish eye; usually raised as an annual
china rose: large showy Asiatic shrub or small tree having large single or double red to deep-red flowers shrubby Chinese rose; ancestor of many cultivated garden roses
china tree: evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by native Americans
china ware: tableware made of porcelain
Cochin China: formerly a region comprising southern Vietnam and part of Cambodia
Communist Party of China: the ruling political party of the People's Republic of China
East China Sea: A marginal sea east of China, south of the Korean peninsula, the west of Japanese Ryukyu islands, and north of Taiwan
Great Firewall of China: Government censorship of the internet in the People's Republic of China
The Great Firewall of China is a case of corporate collaboration in censorship.
Great Wall of China: An ancient Chinese fortification, almost 4,000 miles long, originally designed to protect China from the Mongols
Greater China: A term used in some circles for commercial, cultural and sometimes political purposes to define Chinese speaking countries combined, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan and sometimes Singapore
People's Republic of China: Official name of the country popularly known as China, as opposed to the Republic of China. Abbreviated PRC
Red China: The People's Republic of China
Republic of China: A state in East Asia, commonly known as Taiwan
South China Sea: The western arm of the Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines
all the tea in China: Something priceless or invaluable
I would rather have you than all the tea in China.
like a bull in a china shop: Clumsy, aggressive, without care or concern, without self-control
like a bull in a china shop: Clumsily, aggressively, without care or concern, without self-control
made in China: Cheaply manufactured in East Asia
made in China: Of poor or low quality
mainland China: The area under the jursdiction of People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong and Macau (and, by definition, Taiwan)
price of tea in China: Something that is irrelevant or unimportant, usually used to emphasize the lack of relationship of a non sequitur
price of tea in China: The wholesale or retail price of tea in the country of China
what does that have to do with the price of tea in China: A comment used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or unimportant
republic of china: ROC
republic of china: Taiwan
Cochin China: {i} region in Vietnam which was formerly a state in south French Indochina
Cochin China: A region of southern Indochina including the rich delta area of the Mekong River. Originally a part of the Khmer Empire, it fell to the Annamese in the 18th century and to the French in the 19th century. The region forms the southern part of present-day Vietnam. A large domestic fowl of a breed developed in Asia, having thickly feathered legs. Also called Cochin.]. French Cochinchine Region, southern Vietnam. Covering 30,000 sq mi (77,700 sq km), the area was a vassal of the Chinese empire and later part of the Khmer kingdom of Cambodia. Its capital, Saigon (see Ho Chi Minh City), was occupied by the French in 1859. It was made a French colony in 1867 and combined with other French protectorates to form French Indochina in 1887. Incorporated into Vietnam in 1949, it was part of South Vietnam (1954-76) until the country was reunited. It includes the Mekong River delta, one of the greatest rice-producing regions in Asia
Dresden china: type of expensive china originally from Dresden Germany
Dresden china: Meissen porcelain
East China Sea: An arm of the western Pacific Ocean bounded by China, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Ryukyu and Kyushu islands. It has rich fishing grounds
East China Sea: part of the Pacific ocean between China and southern Japan
Great Wall of China: A line of fortifications extending about 2,414 km (1,500 mi) across northern China. Built in the third century by some 300,000 laborers (mainly criminals, conscript soldiers, and slaves), the wall proved ineffective against invaders and is today a major tourist attraction. a large strong wall that was built across northern China during the third century BC to protect the country against enemy armies. It is over 2000 kilometres long. Chinese Wanli Changcheng Defensive wall, northern China. One of the largest building-construction projects ever carried out, it runs (with all its branches) about 4,000 mi (6,400 km) east to west from the Bo Hai (Gulf of Chihli) to a point deep in Central Asia. Parts of the fortification date from the 4th century BC. In 214 BC Shihuangdi connected existing defensive walls into a single system fortified by watchtowers. These served both to guard the rampart and to communicate with the capital, Xianyang (near modern Xi'an) by signal smoke by day and fire by night. Originally constructed partly of masonry and earth, it was faced with brick in its eastern portion. It was rebuilt in later times, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. The basic wall is about 30 ft (9 m) high, and the towers rise to about 40 ft (12 m). It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987
Great Wall of China: world's longest system of fortified walls which was built in the 3rd century BC by the Ch'in dynasty (located in northern China)
Indo China: {i} Indochina, peninsula in southeastern Asia (occupied by Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia)
Internet Technologies China: {i} company founded by Charles Zhang which is a Chinese language search engine, ITC
People's Republic of China: {i} China, country in east Asia
Poland China: Any of a breed of large black-and-white hogs developed in North America
Red China: a name for the People's Republic of China, used especially by western politicians when talking about its Communist government
South China Morning Post: SCMP a newspaper written in English in Hong Kong
South China Sea: An arm of the western Pacific Ocean bounded by southeast China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Borneo, and Vietnam
South China Sea: part of the Pacific Ocean which lies between southeast Asia and the Philippines
bone china: fine porcelain that contains bone ash
bone china: Bone china is a kind of thin china that contains powdered bone. Porcelain made of clay mixed with bone ash. delicate and expensive cups, plates etc that are made partly with crushed bone. Hard-paste porcelain containing bone ash. It was developed by Josiah Spode (1754-1827) in England 1800. The addition of bone ash to china stone and china clay (i.e., hard china) made bone china easier to manufacture; it is stronger, does not chip easily, and has an ivory-white colour that lends itself to decoration. Other factories (Minton, Derby, Worcester, Wedgwood, Rockingham) adopted the formula in the early 19th century. Bone china remains popular for tableware in Britain and the U.S. See also stoneware
bull in a china shop: one who cannot handle delicate situations, one who causes destruction
chinas: plural of china
cochin china: {i} breed of large fowl developed in Asia with thick feathers and feathered legs
east china sea: part of the Pacific Ocean near eastern Asia
fine china: thin, translucent china which, despite its delicacy, it is quite strong It is made of top quality clays fired at high temperatures that cause them to fuse into a hard, non-porous body
fine china: Another name for Porcelain
fine china: Correctly used, the term should be applied only to ware that is translucent and vitrified A fine china plate should give off a bell-like ring when struck with a pencil
great wall of china: Chinese Wall: a fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC; is 1,500 miles long and averages 6 meters in width
like a bull in a china shop: awkward, clumsy, graceless
mainland china: China: a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
south china sea: a tropical arm of the Pacific Ocean near southeastern Asia subject to frequent typhoons
wild china tree: deciduous tree of southwestern United States having pulpy fruit containing saponin