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.

xīn

jiā

guó

jiā

guǎn

Definition

新加坡历史最悠久的博物馆,展示本地历史和文化生活。也称“国家博物馆”。

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yuán

duì

yuán

Definition

民众向指定的户头或基金等捐出或存入一元,政府就会拨款一元。

 

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huī

chūn

Definition

  1. 农历新年前在红纸上用毛笔写上吉祥的字句,即写春联或春帖。
  2. 指用黑色或金色的墨汁写在红纸上的对联,通常在农历新年时贴在门上。

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niú

chē

shuǐ

yuán

mào

guǎn

Definition

一间旨在还原牛车水昔日样貌的博物馆,位于牛车水(Chinatown)的宝塔街(Pagoda Street)。简称“原貌馆”。

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粿

guǒ

tiáo

Definition

一种流行于新马一带的面食。

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