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.

nào

shuāng

bāo

Definition

按常理原本不应重复出现的两个相同事物,竟重复出现。也写作“闹双胞”。

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hăo

xīong

Definition

无主孤魂。

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shí

jiān

hòu

Definition

沙球朥路(Circular Road)的俗称。也称“十三行后”。

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quán

guó

zhí

gōng

zǒng

huì

Definition

新加坡全国性的职工联合会。简称“职总”。

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shì

Definition

供乘客临时雇用的汽车,一般按计程表收费。

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