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.

huáng

Definition

位于新加坡中部的文庆路(Boon Keng Road)、实龙岗路(Serangoon Road)及明地迷亚路(Bendemeer Road)一带,属于马里士他(Balestier)分区。

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huáng

dǐng

shì

Definition

供乘客临时雇用的汽车,车身为黑色,车顶为黄色。

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xīn

èr

tōng

dào

Definition

横跨柔佛海峡的一座大桥,坐落于新加坡的大士(Tuas)与马来西亚柔佛州西南部振林山(Gelang Patah)的丹戎古邦(Tanjong Kupang)之间。简称“第二通道”,也称“大士通道”。

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zéi

shì

chǎng

Definition

原位于双溪路(Sungei Road)的旧货市场。

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líng

gōng

Definition

政府为年长者建造的住宅,面积较小,并设有方便年长者的设备。也称“老人公寓”。

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