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.

jiāng

绿

Definition

一种流行于东南亚的甜品,其甜汤的材料以椰糖、 椰浆及绿色粉条为主 。也称 “煎蕊”、“尖落”、“浆罗”、“煎律”及“晶露”。

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suǒ

lún

Definition

用于锁住汽车轮子的工具。也称 “锁车器”。

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shèng

gǎng

Definition

  • 位于新加坡东北部的地区。此地区的北、西及南边分别以淡滨尼高速公路(Tampines Expressway)、中央高速公路(Central Expressway)及杨厝港路(Yio Chu Kang Road)为界。

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shì

jiè

hòu

Definition

锡安路(Zion Road)的俗称。

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shā

Definition

一种新加坡汤类面食,主要特色是加入椰奶和各类香料的浓汤。

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