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.

wén

huà

juān

xiàn

pèi

duì

jīn

Definition

文化、社区及青年部(Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth)所设立的基金,旨在为文化艺术慈善组织和公益机构的私人现金捐款提供一元对一元的配对资助。

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gòng

lián

bāng

Definition

以前英属殖民地与附属国组成的世界性联合组织。

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bié

jiào

xué

xiào

Definition

为有特别需求的孩童提供教育和技能培训的学校。也称“特别学校”。

 

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gāo

cài

Definition

包菜

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zhì

shuǐ

Definition

限制用水。

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