Idiom
made in China
Meaning
Cheaply manufactured; of poor or low quality, (especially) if made in East Asia.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“This cheap toy is clearly made in China.”
“The plastic handle broke after one use, which is typical for items made in China.”
“The consumer grew frustrated with the fragile electronics, noting that they were all made in China and lacked any real durability.”
Examples
simple
“This cheap toy is clearly made in China.”
contextual
“The plastic handle broke after one use, which is typical for items made in China.”
complex
“The consumer grew frustrated with the fragile electronics, noting that they were all made in China and lacked any real durability.”
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