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.

yuan

jiē

Definition

史密斯街(Smith Street)的俗称。位于牛车水的中心,新桥路(New Bridge Road)与桥南路(South Bridge Road)之间。

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lín

xué

xiào

Definition

一般设在组屋区里的学校。

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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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shì

zhuān

yòng

dào

Definition

在多条车道的道路中保留为专供巴士行驶的车道。简称“巴士道”。

 

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xīn

zhèn

Definition

设施齐备的新型住宅市镇。

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