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.

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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shāo

kǎo

huì

Definition

在户外烘烤和吃烘烤食物的聚会。

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湿

shī

shā

Definition

地面湿滑且没有冷气设备的菜市场。

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tao

sāng

Definition

一种外表和果肉都和红毛丹相似的水果。也称“山荔枝”、“黑毛丹”、“野红毛丹”。

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ài

Definition

迷幻药的一种,在新加坡属受管制的毒品。也称“摇头丸”。

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