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.

zhǔ

xué

xiào

Definition

可灵活决定学费、课程、学术和非学术活动等教育事宜的学校。

 

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chě

gòu

Definition

互相争着购买外汇或股票等。

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chē

tiān

qiáo

Definition

马路的高架路段,可横跨水面或地面。

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èr

fáng

shì

líng

huó

huà

Definition

由国家发展部 (Ministry of National Development) 和建屋发展局 (Housing & Development Board,简称“建屋局”) 推出的二房式组屋拥屋计划。

 

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lǎo

gōng

kǒu

Definition

菲立街(Phillip Street)的俗称。也称“老爷宫”、“老爷宫头”、“孖庙街”。

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