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.

dàng

diàn

Definition

经营典当生意的店铺。

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lái

fēng

guāng

Definition

以马来人常用的参峇辣椒酱烹炒的蕹菜。

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wèi

sài

jié

Definition

纪念佛教始祖释迦牟尼诞生、成道及涅槃的节日。新加坡的公定假日之一。

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huáng

jiā

shān

Definition

一座历史悠久、位于新加坡市中心的小山丘。也称“福康宁山”、“升旗山”。

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zhōng

yāng

gōng

jīn

zhì

Definition

一种法定由劳资双方按月存入的储蓄的制度。

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