porcelain

• Существительное, обозначающее тип керамики, которая является более или менее полупрозрачной, часто используемой для изготовления посуды, декоративных предметов и плитки.

A noun referring to a type of ceramic ware that is more or less translucent, often used for making dishes, decorative objects, and tiles.

uncountable

1. B2formal

   A hard, white, translucent ceramic material made by heating materials like kaolin at high temperatures, used for making fine dishes, decorative items, and tiles.

   Фарфор

   • The antique shop sold a beautiful set of porcelain teacups.
   • Porcelain tiles are popular for bathroom floors due to their durability.
   • She carefully wrapped the porcelain figurine in bubble wrap.

   Synonymschina

2. Fine tablewareB2formal

   Objects, especially dishes and decorative items, made from this material.

   Фарфоровая посуда

   • They inherited a complete set of fine porcelain from their grandmother.
   • The dinner was served on delicate porcelain plates.
   • He collects antique porcelain from the Ming dynasty.

   Synonymschina