No. 129 in Malay
china
The Malay word "China" refers to "China," the country.
In a sentence
Saya membeli cawan China buatan tangan.
I bought a handmade China cup.
Here, 'China' refers to porcelain wares, indicating a material.
Kedai itu dimiliki oleh seorang peniaga Cina.
The shop is owned by a Chinese trader.
In this context, 'Cina' refers to a Chinese person by ethnicity or nationality.
Dia selalu teruja untuk belajar tentang budaya China.
She is always excited to learn about Chinese culture.
Here, 'China' refers to the country China itself.
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