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.

guān

怀

huái

yuán

zhù

pèi

tào

Definition

新加坡政府于冠病疫情期间推出的总值新币十六亿元的援助配套,协助本地家庭应付日常开销。

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tōng

dòng

shòu

piào

Definition

一台可以用来购买车票或为易通卡充值的机器。

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mín

zhòng

Definition

基层组织与供居民参加各种活动的场所,一般设在组屋区。

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hǎi

nán

jiē

Definition

密驼路(Middle Road)的俗称。

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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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