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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesfeines Porzellan
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈfaɪnəs pɔʁt͡sɛˈlaːn/
"Das feines Porzellan wird nur zu besonderen Anlässen benutzt."
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2 senses- 1
High-quality, translucent ceramic tableware, typically porcelain, used for formal occasions and special meals.
"She carefully washed the fine china after the holiday dinner." - 2
Delicate porcelain objects collectively considered as a luxury good or heirloom.
"The antique cabinet was filled with delicate pieces of fine china."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'fine' derived from Old French 'fin' (meaning superior or of high quality) and 'china' referring to porcelain originally imported from China starting in the 16th and 17th centuries. Over time, the designation became standard in English to describe delicate, high-fired ceramic tableware used for formal dining.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fine china" is said worldwide
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porcelaine fine
Transliteration: /pɔʁ.sə.lɛn fin/
"Ils ont sorti la porcelaine fine pour les invités de marque."
feines Porzellan
Transliteration: /ˈfaɪnəs pɔʁt͡sɛˈlaːn/
"Das feines Porzellan wird nur zu besonderen Anlässen benutzt."
porcellana fine
Transliteration: /por.t͡ʃelˈlaː.na ˈfi.ne/
"Hanno usato la porcellana fine per il pranzo di Natale."
loza fina
Transliteration: /ˈlo.sa ˈfi.na/
"Sacaron la loza fina para celebrar el aniversario."
porcelana fina
Transliteration: /poʁ.seˈlɐ.nɐ ˈfi.nɐ/
"A família guardava a porcelana fina para o jantar de gala."
उत्तम चीनी मिट्टी के बर्तन
Transliteration: uttam chīnī miṭṭī ke bartan
"उन्होंने मेहमानों के लिए उत्तम चीनी मिट्टी के बर्तन निकाले।"
高级瓷器
Transliteration: gāojí cíqì
"他们在晚宴上使用了高级瓷器。"
본 고운 자기
Transliteration: bon goun jagi
Script: 고급 자기
"그들은 손님들을 위해 고급 자기를 꺼냈다."
高級磁器
Transliteration: kōkyū jiki
"彼女は特別な日のために高級磁器を用意した。"
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