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.

zhàn

bèi

jūn

rén

Definition

在履行全职国民服役义务后,新加坡男性公民与永久居民将从全职国民服役人员转为战备军人。

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quán

miàn

fáng

wèi

Definition

提醒国人重视国家防卫的纪念日。

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ròu

cuǒ

miàn

Definition

一种加入肉末或肉碎的面,在新加坡是道常见的美食。

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fáng

shì

Definition

设有三房一厅的新加坡政府组屋。也称“四房式组屋”。

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xīn

shì

jiè

Definition

昔日位于实龙岗路(Serangoon Road)和吉真那路(Kitchener Road)交界处的大型休闲娱乐场所。

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