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

jiā

zhī

xīn

guǎn

Definition

由新加坡国防部(Ministry of Defence)建造的高科技综合性展览馆。

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zhǔ

簿

guān

Definition

在法院中协助法官处理与管理案件程序等重大事务的司法职位。

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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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jiǎn

chá

Definition

新加坡总检察署(Attorney-General’s Chambers)的职位之一,负责所有刑事诉讼和诉讼程序的控制和指导。

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shēng

Definition

乌鳢(Channa argus),一种食用鱼。也称“乌鱼”、“黑鱼”、“蛇头鱼”。

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