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.

pīn

Definition

警方根据嫌犯脸部特征的相关线索,制作出来的正面头像。

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xīn

jiàn

Definition

致力于建设一个人人具有共同价值观和社会凝聚力强的国家的政治号召。

 

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niú

chē

shuĭ

Definition

位于新加坡市中心俗称“大坡”的地区,早年新加坡华人的聚居地。牛车水的范围指的是北起克罗士街(Cross Street)、南达恭锡路(Keong Saik Road)、东临桥南路(South Bridge Road)、西至新桥路(New Bridge Road)的一整片地段。

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gōng

gòng

jià

Definition

法定放假的日子。也称“公定假日”。

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lǎo

gōng

biān

Definition

安顺路(Anson Road)的俗称。

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