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.

chē

chǎng

Definition

集中停放公共交通工具的场所。

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wèi

sài

jié

Definition

纪念佛教始祖释迦牟尼诞生、成道及涅槃的节日。新加坡的公定假日之一。

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dòu

dòu

bān

Definition

为18个月至三岁的幼儿进行教育的机构。

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luó

lòng

Definition

泛指巷或车道。

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qiáo

tóu

Definition

合乐路(Havelock Road)西段的俗称,位于立达路(Delta Road)交界处附近,毗邻河水山(Bukit Ho Swee)的地段。

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