Cina
/ˈt͡ʃi.na/feminine
The English word "china" is translated into Italian as Cina.
Cina is the standard name for the country in East Asia.
Meaning: country in East Asia (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Cina is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈtʃi.na/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, phrases describing the 'Great Wall of China' use the word Cina as a proper noun, but the wall itself is called la Grande Muraglia.
- While Cina refers to the country, the word for high-quality porcelain is porcellana, which is a completely different word in Italian.
- The Italian word Cina is likely derived from the name of the Qin dynasty, the first dynasty to unify the country.
Examples in context
- Io amo la Cina.I love China.This sentence shows how to express a love for Cina.Tatoeba #13297692 by Guybrush88, translation #6092649 by mailohilohi
- Ti piace la Cina?Do you like China?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes Cina.Tatoeba #1020311 by Guybrush88, translation #1020310 by CN
- Mi piace la Cina.I like China.This sentence is a way to state that you like Cina.Tatoeba #1098229 by Guybrush88, translation #1098224 by cntrational
- 277 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are discussing their next vacation destination.
- SofiaVuoi venire in Cina l'anno prossimo?Do you want to come to China next year?
- LorenzoSì, vorrei visitare la Cina da tempo.Yes, I have wanted to visit China for a long time.
- SofiaPossiamo prenotare i voli per la Cina ora.We can book the flights to China now.
- LorenzoOttima idea, Sofia!Great idea, Sofia!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “china” translations and entries Cina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
