What does My china mean?

Slang for "my friend" or "my mate." "China" comes from Cockney rhyming slang (China plate = mate) and in South Africa it's commonly used among friends (often spelled "chyna"). For example: "Howzit, my china!" he said, greeting his buddy with a handshake and a pat on the back when they met at the taxi rank in the morning.

What are other meanings of My china?

My china can also mean: Close friend or buddy (“china” from *China plate = mate*). (Origin: SA slang, Cockney origin), Rhyming slang for 'my mate'. 'China plate' rhymes with 'mate', hence my china means my friend.

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Added July 16, 2025

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Slang for "my friend" or "my mate." "China" comes from Cockney rhyming slang (China plate = mate) and in South Africa it's commonly used among friends (often spelled "chyna").

""Howzit, my china!" he said, greeting his buddy with a handshake and a pat on the back when they met at the taxi rank in the morning."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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Close friend or buddy (“china” from *China plate = mate*). (Origin: SA slang, Cockney origin)

by KASINARY Admin Elder · July 16, 2025

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Rhyming slang for 'my mate'. 'China plate' rhymes with 'mate', hence my china means my friend.

"Howzit, my china? (How are you, my friend?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · July 27, 2025

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Rhyming slang for 'my mate'. 'China plate' rhymes with 'mate,' hence my china means my friend

"Howzit, my china? (How's it going, my friend?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025

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