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.

cáo

wěi

Definition

哥罗福街(Crawford Street的俗称,指梧槽河(Rochor River)河口岸边一带靠近美芝路(Beach Road)。

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dān

jiān

zhuāng

Definition

一种露出单边肩膀的女式服装。

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yìn

zhēng

fěn

Definition

将压制而成的细米粉蒸熟后,搭配红糖或椰丝等佐料食用的特色印度小吃。

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láng

dào

Definition

  1. 宽阔的通道或走道。
  2. 结合公共交通、脚踏车和步行等低碳出行发方式而建设的城市道路。

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yín

huì

Definition

一群人自愿地把钱储蓄在一起,建立的互助团体。

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