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.

lóng

dōng

Definition

  1. 在新加坡,隆东指的是椰汁杂菜(sayur lodeh),并且通常搭配米糕食用。也写作“隆冬”。
  2. 隆东也可单指椰汁杂菜中的米糕。

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shì

zhuǎn

huàn

zhàn

Definition

大型公共汽车(巴士)的转车站。

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xué

xiān

xiū

bān

Definition

准备进入大学前的教育课程,时长通常为两年 (初级学院) 或三年 (高级中学)。

 

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cài

Definition

把各种蔬菜和肉类一起焖煮或拌炒的传统美食。

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jiāo

dài

Definition

由塑胶加工制作而成的袋子。

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