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.

shū

Definition

宣传新书。

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kuài

gōng

Definition

没有交通灯的专供各类型车辆快速行驶的公路。

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Definition

由新加坡政府建造的居民住宅。

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chóu

shén

Definition

信众为了酬谢神明的恩典而搭台演出的戏。也称“谢神戏”、“神功戏”。

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yāo

jié

Definition

新加坡印度教徒重要和盛大的节日,也是新加坡公定假期。也称“明灯节”、“万灯节”。

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