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.

lóng

dōng

Definition

  1. 在新加坡,隆东指的是椰汁杂菜(sayur lodeh),并且通常搭配米糕食用。也写作“隆冬”。
  2. 隆东也可单指椰汁杂菜中的米糕。

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huǒ

chéng

Definition

指位于甘榜武吉士(Kampong Bugis)的加冷煤气厂(Kallang Gasworks)。

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jiǔ

bǎo

Definition

酒吧里的服务员,为客人提供饮料与调酒。

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tóu

jiā

Definition

老板、店主或集团中的领袖人物。

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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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