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.

gōng

jiào

xué

yuàn

Definition

提供中学毕业生修读技术课程的技术学校。简称“工教院”。

 

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shū

guǎn

Definition

规模仅次于国家图书馆(National Library)并具有较先进设备和丰富藏书的一种公共图书馆。

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hòu

zuò

yuán

Definition

不担任公职并且不是反对党前座发言人的普通议员。

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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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tài

kōng

suō

Definition

外形类似飞机、可重复使用的载人航天器。

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