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.

tou

Definition

新加坡河右岸,富有历史性的码头。

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cháo

zhōu

fàn

粿

guǒ

Definition

传统潮州糕点,外皮以粉红色为主。

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shā

lán

Definition

夜市。

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dān

chéng

chē

Definition

搭乘地铁时使用的一次性卡片型车票。

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fàng

diàn

Definition

指对他人抛媚眼传情。

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