Gerund Word Explorer
Capitonym

china / China

china

Fine plates and cups made from clay.

Grandpa's best china comes out when guests visit.

China

A large country in East Asia.

Paper was first made in China long ago.

Remember: Fine plates were first made in China, so the country gave the dishes their name.

Short lessonCapitonyms & eponymsA capital letter can change a meaning, and some words began as people's names.

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