What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chinese region producing rainwear with gold finish (5)" mean?

The definition is "Chinese region". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAC (synonym="raincoat") + AU (synonym="gold") = MACAU; definition: "Chinese region" The answer is MACAU.

Chinese region producing rainwear with gold finish (5)

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