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.

èr

shí

jiān

Definition

美芝路的俗称。

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nuò

Definition

一种糕点,覆盖着新鲜椰丝,以融化的椰糖为馅的绿色糯米球,口感软糯,甜香可口。

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zhǔ

cuī

Definition

举办或主办活动。

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yuè

tái

Definition

在农历七月中元节祭典上举办的露天演唱会,表演内容有歌手演唱与乐队伴奏,也穿插主持人惹笑的对白,是一种大众化的表演形式。

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shā

yán

Definition

在坊间广泛使用的、通俗并不纯正的语言。

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