The written Chinese language used from the end of the Han Dynasty (220 C.E.) to the early 20th century. In Chinese, 文言 (“literary writing”).

The written Chinese language used from the Zhou Dynasty (1045 B.C.E.) (especially the Spring and Autumn Period), through to the end of the Han Dynasty (220 C.E.). In Chinese, 古文 (“Ancient Writing”) or, formally, 古典漢語 (“Classical Chinese”). The language of many classics of Chinese literature.

plural of chinaball

plural of Chinese grapefruit

Synonym of pomelo (“SE-Asian citrus fruit”)

Resembling china (the ceramic or porcelain material) or some aspect of it.

A species of mantis, originating in China, Tenodera sinensis.

A magic trick where four small items appear to move around a mat with just the wave of the magician's bare hands.

(medicine, gastroenterology) A syndrome associated with consumption of the westernized version of Chinese food, characterized by various symptoms such as burning and tingling sensations, rapid heartbeat, and drowsiness, and tentatively ascribed to monosodium glutamate found in the food.

Chinese language spoken during Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties (6th century - 10th century)