China, Chīna, Chinā, Chī nà, Chì ná: 8 definitions
Introduction:
China means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Ambiguity: Although China has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cina. It further has the optional forms Chi-na, Chīna, Chīnā, Chīṇa, China-na and Chīna-ṇa.
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In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
China [?] (in Chinese: Tchin-ts'ie) is the name of an ancient kingdom associated with Ārdrā or Ārdrānakṣatra, as mentioned in chapter 18 of the Candragarbha: the 55th section of the Mahāsaṃnipāta-sūtra, a large compilation of Sūtras (texts) in Mahāyāna Buddhism partly available in Sanskrit, Tibetan and Chinese.—Chapter 18 deals with geographical astrology and, in conversation with Brahmarāja and others, Buddha explains how he entrusts the Nakṣatras [e.g., Ārdrā] with a group of kingdoms [e.g., China] for the sake of protection and prosperity.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Biology (plants and animals)
China in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Flemingia procumbens Roxb. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Moghania procumbens. For the possible medicinal usage of china, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
1) China in Ghana is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum pedicellatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eriochaeta reversa Fig. & De Not. (among others).
2) China in India is also identified with Lagerstroemia indica It has the synonym Lagerstroemia indica var. alba Ram. Goyena (etc.).
3) China is also identified with Panicum miliaceum It has the synonym Milium esculentum Moench (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1989)
· Biologia Plantarum (1994)
· Mémoires de la Société Botanique de France (1953)
· Synopsis Plantarum Glumacearum (1854)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· A Botanical Materia Medica (1812)
If you are looking for specific details regarding China, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Chīṇa (छीण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kṣīṇa.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Nepali dictionary
1) China (छिन):—n. 1. moment; few seconds; 2. a measurement of time;
2) Chinā (छिना):—n. pl. of छिनो [chino]
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
Chinese-English dictionary
[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]
飭拿 [chì ná] [chi na]—
Order an arrest. For example: "Order the arrest of the suspect (人犯 [ren fan], chì ná rénfàn)."
飭拿：飭令捉捕。如：「飭拿人犯」。
chì ná: chì lìng zhuō bǔ. rú: “chì ná rén fàn” .
chi na: chi ling zhuo bu. ru: "chi na ren fan" .
Chinese language.
Vietnamese-English dictionary
Chi na (in Vietnamese) can be associated with the following Chinese and English terms:
1) Chỉ na with 指那 [zhǐ nà]: “China” [Chinese place name]; Alternatively: “Cīna” [Sanskrit place name].
2) Chi na with 支那 [zhī nà]: “China” [Chinese place name]; Alternatively: “Cīna”; “Cīna-sthāna”; “Mahā-cīna” [Sanskrit place name].
3) Chi na with 脂那 [zhī nà]: “China”.
4) Chí na with 至那 [zhì nà]: “China” [Chinese place name]; Alternatively: “Cīna” [Sanskrit place name].
Vietnamese language.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Chi, China, China, Ci, Cina, Na.
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