Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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乘

chéng

搭

dā

to ride

Transport

交通

Transport

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Transport

交通

Transport

释义

动词

乘坐车、船或飞机以替代步行。

DEFINITION

Verb

To travel in a car, bus, train, boat or plane.

由来
  • “乘”与“搭”的语义互通，构词时即指坐交通工具前往目的地。
  • 早在1920年代，“乘搭”一词便已在本地报刊中使用。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The words “乘” and “搭” are interchangeable in meaning. When put together, the term refers to travelling to a destination in a vehicle.
  • The term has been in use by local newspapers in Singapore since at least the 1920s.

 

例句
基础建设统筹部长兼交通部长许文远之前说，由于仍有大量公众乘搭公交，较难在公交上保持安全距离。(《联合早报》，10/4/2020)
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan said that the large number of passengers riding public transport makes it more challenging to maintain safe distancing. (Lianhe Zaobao, 10/4/2020)
其他地区用语

搭乘（大陆、台）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

搭乘 (Mainland China, Taiwan)

参考资料
点击查看乘搭的参考资料
REFERENCES

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