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China 各种瓷器的名称

"Can you explain the differences in meaning and usage of the three words: ceramic, china, and porcelain?"

ZJ Liu, North Carolina, US

China, china, china...

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If you ask a British person if they have any 'china' at home, they are likely to say 'yes'.

China is hugely popular in Britain.

Many people have collections of china plates at home.

But what is the difference between the terms china, ceramic and porcelain?

Find out in the programme.

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