Definitions

1. noun

A period of intense interest, enthusiasm, or craze for Chinese porcelain, particularly from the Qing dynasty.

“The collector’s chinamania drove the price of the antique vase to astronomical heights.”

2. noun

An intense enthusiasm or craze for something, especially in a particular field or area.

“The art student’s chinamania for impressionism led her to spend her entire savings on paintings by Monet.”