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白的

the white one

→ 白
phrase Rare #30,176
the white one 的 turns 白 (white) into a noun-like phrase, meaning “the white one” or “the white kind.” The specific noun is understood from context, such as white wine or something that is white.
CH: 你想要白的还是红的？
EN: Do you want the white one or the red one?

你要喝红的，白的还是啤酒？

Would you like red wine, white wine, or beer?

— 托尼·厄德曼 (2016)

山全都是白的。

The mountains are completely covered in white.

葡萄酒来红的还是白的

Would you like red or white wine?

— 办公室的故事 (1977)