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.

tóu

Definition

新加坡河右岸富有历史性的码头。也称“柴船头”。

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huá

xiào

Definition

以华语或方言为教学媒介的学校。

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qiáng

zhì

xìng

jiān

jīn

Definition

因为犯了某种罪行,被告一旦被判罪名成立,就必须被判处监禁的刑罚。

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cáo

wěi

Definition

哥罗福街(Crawford Street)的俗称,指梧槽河(Rochor River)河口岸边一带,靠近美芝路(Beach Road)。

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chéng

yuán

Definition

在飞机上工作的全组人员。简称“机员”。

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