What does the cryptic crossword clue "Partner on board succeeded in China (8)" mean?

The definition is "Partner on board". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="succeeded") + HIP (synonym="in") + MATE (synonym="china – Cockney rhyming slang") = SHIPMATE The answer is SHIPMATE.

Partner on board succeeded in China (8)

Independent Cryptic #11933 | 15 Across | 2025-01-07 flower

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