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.

gǎi

Definition

一种白色液体,改正错误文字时可涂盖在文字上。

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hǎo

cǎi

Definition

  1. 幸运、走运。
  2. 幸亏、幸好。

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gōng

tái

hòu

Definition

史坦利街(Stanley Street)的俗称。也称“观音庙戏台后”。

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shēng

Definition

乌鳢(Channa argus),一种食用鱼。也称“乌鱼”、“黑鱼”、“蛇头鱼”。

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míng

Definition

更换物主的姓名,并将所有权转让给他人。

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