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.

xīn

shēng

shuǐ

Definition

指废水和污水经过净化与再循环处理后,得出的拥有多用途的水源。

 

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shā

lóng

Definition

马来人和土生华人的传统服装,以一块长布当作围裙从胸口或腰部围住身体,也是东南亚多个地方的传统服装。

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Definition

非常短的女式外穿紧身裤,一般长度到臀部左右。也称 “迷你热裤”、“迷你裤”。

 

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zuì

fēn

Definition

检测人体血液里所含有的酒精浓度的仪器。也称“酒精测量器”、“测醉器”、“呼气测醉试验器”。

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xiàn

zhāng

Definition

为保护与促进女性权利而立的法令。

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