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.

tóu

jiā

Definition

老板、店主或集团中的领袖人物。

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hòu

gǎng

Definition

后港位于新加坡东北部,北起盛港(Sengkang),南达芽笼(Geylang),东临巴耶利峇(Paya Lebar),西至宏茂桥(Ang Mo Kio)。

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chóng

láo

gǎi

Definition

对乱抛垃圾的人(垃圾虫)进行强制性的劳动改造。

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xīn

shì

Definition

融合住宅、商业及休闲娱乐于一处且交通方便的大型市区,位于滨海湾(Marina Bay)一带。

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gòng

xiǎng

zhù

宿

Definition

房客在租房期间与其他租客在同一栋楼里集体生活的居住形式。

 

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