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

jīn

Definition

隶属于新加坡国家福利理事会 (National Council of Social Service)、负责联系社区和开展筹款项目的单位。公益金在企业和社区合作伙伴之间倡导可持续的慈善事业,确保社区中的所有群体都能得到关怀。

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gāo

cái

bān

Definition

为学业成绩优秀,并在智力和才能方面拥有天赋的学生开设的班级或课程。

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shè

zhǎn

shì

huì

Definition

管理并领导社区发展的政府机构。简称“社理会”。

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lóng

Definition

  1. 无意间出现的差错或错误。
  2. 形容糊里糊涂。

 

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qiè

Definition

位于新加坡东部的加东(Katong)一带,与芽笼(Geylang)和马林百列(Marine Parade)相接。

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