Word Per Day

CHINA

/tʃʌɪnə/

5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

C 3
H 4
I 1
N 1
A 1

Meaning of CHINA

noun
  1. The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.
noun
  1. A plant or flower of the repeat-blooming Chinese rose species Rosa chinensis.
  2. A plant or flower of one of the class of hybrids developed from Rosa chinensis.
noun
  1. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, native to east Asia.
noun
  1. Chinaware: porcelain tableware.
    "He set the table with china, cloth napkins, and crystal stemware."
  2. Cheaper and lower-quality ceramic and ceramic tableware, distinguished from porcelain.
noun
  1. A small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.
  2. (by extension) Any gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell.
noun
  1. A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
    "John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."
  2. An associate who provides assistance.
    "The Automobile Association is every motorist's friend.   The police is every law-abiding citizen's friend."
noun
  1. A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.
noun
  1. (usually uncountable) A hard white translucent ceramic, originally made by firing kaolin, quartz, and feldspar at high temperatures but now also inclusive of similar artificial materials; also often such a material as a symbol of the fragility, elegance, etc. traditionally associated with porcelain goods.
    "Tableware and toilets are both made of porcelain."
  2. (now usually plural) An object made of porcelain, art objects or items of tableware.
    "The museum has an extensive collection of rare Chinese porcelains."
noun
  1. Small beads made from polished shells, especially white ones, formerly used as money and jewelry by certain Native American peoples.
  2. A string of such beads.
Advertisement placeholder (AdSense slot)

Anagrams of CHINA

chain10

Related words

cabal9
cabby14
caber9
cabin9
cable9
cabob11
cacao9
cacas9
cache12
cacti9
caddy12
cades8
cadet8
cadge9
cadgy12
cadis8
cadre8
caeca9
cafes10
caffs13
caged9
cager8
cages8
cagey11

Explore more

All 5-letter words 5-letter words starting with C All words starting with C Words ending with A Unscramble CHINA

About the word CHINA

Is "CHINA" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "CHINA" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "CHINA" worth?

In Scrabble, "CHINA" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "CHINA" mean?

The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.

What are the anagrams of "CHINA"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as CHINA: CHAIN.