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.

huá

yuè

Definition

使用华族乐器演奏或拥有华族音乐特征的音乐。

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jiāng

fàn

Definition

马来民间日常美食,用米加椰浆与班兰叶煮成饭,传统搭配辣椒酱、江鱼仔、鸡蛋、黄瓜及煎鱼食用。

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shān

Definition

指丛林或山地。简称“芭”,也写作“山巴”或“山笆”。

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zhā

zhā

Definition

一种流行于新马一带的甜品。摩摩喳喳的主要食材有番薯和西米露,也可加入芋头,再倒入新鲜的椰奶和糖煮制而成。在新加坡,这道甜品有冷热两种吃法。

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hǎi

nán

èr

jiē

Definition

巴米士街(Purvis Street)的俗称。也称“汇兑街”。

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