Phrase guide

white monkey

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

In China and other Asian countries, a (usually white) foreigner or immigrant hired solely on the basis of their race, usually for work involving advertising such as modelling or acting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, derogatory, offensive, often

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noun

Meaning 2

A Chinese tea produced from green tea leaves and buds harvested during the initial two weeks of the season.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 白猴子 (Bái hóuzi) — foreigner hired based on race
  • Indonesian: monyet putih — foreigner hired based on race
  • Russian: белая обезьяна (belaja obezʹjana) — foreigner hired based on race
  • Chinese Mandarin: 白毛猴 (báimáo hóu) — tea