This is the 391st most frequent Latvian word.
ķīnas
"Ķīnas" in Latvian means "China's" (possessive form of "China").
The word 'Ķīnas' here functions as a possessive proper noun form referring to 'China's' history.
Es lasu grāmatu par Ķīnas vēsturi.
I am reading a book about the history of China.
The word 'ķīnas' is used to modify 'ēdienu', indicating the origin or style of the cuisine, i.e., Chinese food.
Man patīk ēst ķīnas ēdienu.
I like eating Chinese food.
Here, 'ķīnas' describes the type of porcelain, referring particularly to the quality or style known as 'Chinese' porcelain.