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.

Definition

兰科植物。新加坡的国花为一种胡姬花。

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jiǔ

bǎo

Definition

酒吧里的服务员,为客人提供饮料与调酒。

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xiǎo

ā

Definition

以苏丹回教堂(Sultan Mosque)为中心展开的甘榜格南(Kampong Glam)文化区的俗称。

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xiǎo

guì

lín

Definition

武吉巴督市镇公园(Bukit Batok Town Park)的别名,位于新加坡西部的武吉巴督东五道(Bukit Batok East Avenue 5)。

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yín

jiǎo

Definition

指金属硬币,因主要呈银灰色而得名。

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