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.

ěr

窿

lóng

Definition

从事非法贷款活动并收取高额利息的人或集团。也称阿窿。

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shān

zhú

Definition

著名的热带水果之一,有“果后”的美誉。山竹果蒂为绿色,壳呈红紫色,果肉白嫩,由五六瓣合成球形。

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ōu

Definition

混合了欧洲与亚洲血统的族群及他们的后代,也称“欧亚族”。

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kuài

jié

yuán

liú

chéng

Definition

新加坡中学的课程之一,普通水准课程为期四年,综合课程则长达六年。也称“快捷课程”、“快捷班”。

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zōng

xiāng

huì

guǎn

Definition

按照姓氏或家乡地区组成的血缘性或地缘性组织。

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