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.

zhí

tōng

chē

chéng

Definition

为期六年的中学与初级学院课程,修读的学生可免于参加新加坡剑桥普通教育证书 (普通水准) (Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Examination [Ordinary Level]),简称“O水准”) 会考,在课程结束后可直接参加新加坡剑桥普通教育证书 (高级水准) (Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education [Advanced Level],简称“A水准”) 等相关文凭的考试。也称“综合课程” (Integrated Programme)。

 

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cài

Definition

把各种蔬菜和肉类一起焖煮或拌炒的传统美食。

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zhōng

shēn

jiàn

bǎo

Definition

一份由新加坡政府提供给所有公民和永久居民的终身医疗保险。

 

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wén

huà

chǎn

zhù

jīn

tiē

huà

Definition

新加坡国家文物局(National Heritage Board)推出的一项津贴计划,旨在为个人或非营利团体提供部分资助,以开展由社区发起与新加坡历史和共同文化遗产相关的项目。

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měi

kǒng

lóng

Definition

一种花式麦芽巧克力饮料。

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