This is the 656th most frequent Afrikaans word.
china
The Afrikaans word "china" is slang for "friend" or "mate."
In this sentence, 'China' refers to the country.
Ek wil graag 'n storie oor China lees.
I would like to read a story about China.
Here, 'China' refers to the porcelain material associated with fine ceramic wares.
Sy het 'n porseleinbeker van China gekoop.
She bought a porcelain mug from China.
In this usage, 'China' again denotes the country, but it's referenced in an educational context.