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.

lǎn

duò

yǎn

Definition

弱视的俗称。

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shēng

Definition

一种由生鱼片、蔬菜和各种调味配制而成的食物,一般在农历新年享用。也称“捞鱼生”。

 

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fáng

Definition

  1. 指马厩,即养马的房舍。
  2. 指练马师办公的地方。

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chōng

liáng

Definition

洗澡、淋浴。

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àn

wài

yín

háng

Definition

持有境外营业执照、业务范围受一定限制的外资银行。

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