Phrase guide

China doll

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An Asian tree or shrub grown for its glossy foliage in warm climates and elsewhere as a container plant, Radermachera sinica.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A stereotypically feminine and submissive young Asian woman.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: offensive, slang

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noun

Meaning 3

A type of doll made at least partly out of glazed porcelain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Blend of China + china doll.