made in China



made in China

A phrase printed on objects (or on the labels attached to objects) that have been produced in factories in China. The phrase is sometimes used derisively to highlight a lack of quality. I thought this piece was handcrafted by European artisans, but look—it says "made in China" on the bottom! I took up pottery because I was sick of using flimsy plastic cups that had been made in China!
See also: china, made

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ÁGota-Hungarian
Malie-Hawaiian
Kyung-Jagyung-jahKorean
Ewing['ju:iŋ]
DamhnaitDEV-nawtIrish
FrankieFRANGK-eeEnglish