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.

chóng

láo

gǎi

Definition

对乱抛垃圾的人(垃圾虫)进行强制性的劳动改造。

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gōng

gòng

jià

Definition

法定放假的日子。也称“公定假日”。

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zhì

néng

huā

huá

Definition

一项通过智能花洒的安装,来研究与促进在淋浴时省水的计划。也称智能淋浴计划。

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huá

guǎn

Definition

研究与陈列海外华人文物与资料的中心,设在新加坡南洋理工大学校园内。

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cài

Definition

把各种蔬菜和肉类一起焖煮或拌炒的传统美食。

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