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.

huá

xiào

Definition

以华语或方言为教学媒介的学校。

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ān

lǎo

yuàn

Definition

让老人安度晚年的机构或场所,除了提供住宿,也照料老人的生活起居。

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guó

tài

yuàn

Definition

原为国泰机构(Cathay Organisation)属下的著名品牌戏院,位于汉地路(Handy Road)。

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lái

lián

bāng

Definition

存在于1948至1963年、位于马来半岛的联邦。

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zhōng

yuán

huì

Definition

负责筹办中元节祭祀活动的组织,由新加坡各组屋区居民或工厂商家自发组成。

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