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.

guān

shì

访

fǎng

wèn

Definition

国家元首、政府领导人或高级官员到其他国家进行的正式访问。简称“官访”。

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săn

qián

Definition

指币值小的零钱,如角、分。

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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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shuǐ

粿

guǒ

Definition

以米浆制成的白色碟状小吃,一般搭配咸菜脯和蒜蓉食用。

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shì

zhǎng

Definition

社区发展理事会的最高领导人。

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