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.

ā

窿

lόng

Definition

从事非法贷款活动并收取高额利息的人或集团。他们以不抵押的方式贷款,因此吸引一些急需用钱的人上钩。也称“大耳窿”。

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zhù

yóu

Definition

一部能够提供多种邮政与其他服务的高自动化机器。也称“邮政自助机”。

 

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zhì

zhàng

Definition

因大脑受损或有缺陷,而导致智力低于常人。也称“智钝”和“迟钝”。

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gòng

guǎn

shì

gōng

Definition

具有共用设施的私人多层住宅。也称“共管公寓”。

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