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.

湿

shī

shā

Definition

地面湿滑且没有冷气设备的菜市场。

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yīng

xiào

Definition

以英语为教学媒介的学校。

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jiǎng

huá

yùn

dòng

Definition

新加坡的一项推广华文华语的全国性运动。

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绿

yuán

Definition

淡马锡初级学院(Temasek Junior College)的别称。

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miàn

Definition

使用面粉或麦粉制成的长宽面条。也写作 “面泊”。

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