What does the cryptic crossword clue "Monkey breaking china cup (8)" mean?

The definition is "Monkey". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CHINACUP ("china cup") [anagram: "breaking"] = CAPUCHIN; definition: "Monkey" The answer is CAPUCHIN.

Monkey breaking china cup (8)

Times Cryptic #28708 | 5 Down | 2023-09-14 flower

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