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.

shā

Definition

一种新加坡汤类面食,主要特色是加入椰奶和各类香料的浓汤。

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zhōu

Definition

指星期一至星期五。

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xīn

jiā

ér

tóng

guǎn

Definition

新加坡首家专门为12岁及以下儿童设计的博物馆,让儿童从小接触历史与文化。

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chuán

Definition

设有赌场的大型客轮。

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gǎn

gǎn

Definition

  1. 鼓励某人勇往前进地做一件事。
  2. 责备一个人做了不合规范的事。

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