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.

jié

Definition

  1. 劫持或挟持飞机、车辆、船只等。
  2. 盗取、盗用。
  3. 绑架、操控。

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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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Definition

非常短的女式外穿紧身裤,一般长度到臀部左右。也称 “迷你热裤”、“迷你裤”。

 

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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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qióng

Definition

一部存放于律政部、记录破产人士资料的档案。

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