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.

dàng

diàn

Definition

经营典当生意的店铺。

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shí

Definition

通常设在室内、有冷气的饮食中心。

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zhèng

shà

qián

cǎo

chǎng

Definition

位于政府大厦(City Hall,今为国家美术馆)前的多用途大草坪。简称“大草场”。

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hóng

dēng

zuǒ

zhuǎn

Definition

允许驾驶者在T字路口遇到红灯时,在确保没有车辆与行人后能进行左转的交通规则。

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bēi

bāo

Definition

背着装有睡袋等生活用品的大旅行包进行旅游的人。

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