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.

gōng

jiào

xué

yuàn

Definition

提供中学毕业生修读技术课程的技术学校。简称“工教院”。

 

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tóng

yuàn

Definition

一所完全免费,不分病患的国籍、种族及宗教的慈善中医院。

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shā

lóng

Definition

马来人和土生华人的传统服装,以一块长布当作围裙从胸口或腰部围住身体,也是东南亚多个地方的传统服装。

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xié

xīng

Definition

著名的喜剧、滑稽剧、相声或小品演员。

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zhǔ

簿

guān

Definition

在法院中协助法官处理与管理案件程序等重大事务的司法职位。

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