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.

shì

hòu

Definition

最佳电视女演员或最佳女主角的一个雅称。

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lín

xué

xiào

Definition

一般设在组屋区里的学校。

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huó

yuè

líng

Definition

提倡活跃与积极乐龄生活的理念。

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zuò

gōng

Definition

在新加坡泛指工作的意思,可指体力劳动的工作,也可指办公室的工作。

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dēng

西

shān

Definition

位于新加坡中部,荷兰路(Holland Road)与女皇道(Queensway)一带的休闲去处。

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