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.

fēi

qián

Definition

用于贿赂他人的钱。

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tiān

gōng

Definition

玉皇大帝的俗称。

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cǎo

gēn

Definition

指社会基层、平民。也称“基层”。

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guān

yīn

Definition

观音菩萨的俗称。

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kuài

zǒng

zhǎng

Definition

新加坡会计署(Accountant-General’s Department) 的总长,主要职责为监督与管理政府的财务与会计系统。

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