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.

zuò

gōng

Definition

在新加坡泛指工作的意思,可指体力劳动的工作,也可指办公室的工作。

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sān

céng

ròu

Definition

猪肉表面肥瘦分层相间的部位。

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jiǎng

huá

yùn

dòng

Definition

新加坡的一项推广华文华语的全国性运动。

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cài

yàn

Definition

1. 琼脂的俗称。由海藻提炼成的凝固剂,色泽白皙透明,可做成丝状、条状或粉末。也称“燕”。

2. 以菜燕做成的一种胶冻类甜品。

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fàng

diàn

Definition

指对他人抛媚眼传情。

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