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.

zhèng

zhǎng

Definition

新加坡地位次于部长、高于政务次长的政治领袖。

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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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yoú

hào

Definition

一组用于识别每一栋楼的六位数邮政编号。

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bào

Definition

形容一个人穿着大胆,过多地将身体的某些部位裸露出来。

 

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hǎi

shān

jiē

Definition

克罗士街上段(Upper Cross Street)的俗称。位于牛车水的边界,始于桥南路(South Bridge Road),并沿西北方向终于合乐路(Havelock Road)。

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