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.

fáng

shì

Definition

设有三房一厅的新加坡政府组屋。也称“四房式组屋”。

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jiā

lóng

Definition

指回收旧物的人。

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bǎo

sēn

jié

Definition

新加坡淡米尔印度教徒的宗教节日,是教徒一年一度祈福、还愿和感恩的盛会。


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tuō

shòu

Definition

售出产业或物品等。

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qīng

Definition

指来自海外并具备专长或专业知识的人士。

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