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.

sān

wàng

Definition

三巴旺位于新加坡北部,北起柔佛海峡(Straits of Johor),东临新邦(Simpang),西至兀兰(Woodlands)南达万礼(Mandai)。

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jiàn

zhǎn

Definition

新加坡的法定机构,负责制定住房的计划、标准与法规,也负责人民住房的规划、编配、建造与管理。简称“建屋局”。

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chuán

Definition

设有赌场的大型客轮。

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xié

xīng

Definition

著名的喜剧、滑稽剧、相声或小品演员。

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shān

Definition

碧山位于新加坡中部,北起宏茂桥(Ang Mo Kio)、南达大巴窑(Toa Payoh),东临实龙岗(Serangoon),西至中央集水区自然保护区(Central Water Catchment)。

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