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.

西

guǒ

Definition

西式的面包和糕点。也写作“西菓”。

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piàn

huà

Definition

骗人时所说的谎话。

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shū

guǎn

Definition

规模仅次于国家图书馆(National Library)并具有较先进设备和丰富藏书的一种公共图书馆。

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cháo

zhōu

fàn

粿

guǒ

Definition

传统潮州糕点,外皮以粉红色为主。也称 “红桃粿”、“米包米”。

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guāng

míng

shān

jué

chán

Definition

新加坡最大的佛教寺院,俗称“光明山”。

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