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.

xīn

jiā

zhōng

huá

zǒng

shāng

huì

Definition

新加坡华商的最高领导机构。简称“中华总商会”、“总商会”。

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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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míng

Definition

更换物主的姓名,并将所有权转让给他人。

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hòu

gǎng

Definition

后港位于新加坡东北部,北起盛港(Sengkang),南达芽笼(Geylang),东临巴耶利峇(Paya Lebar),西至宏茂桥(Ang Mo Kio)。

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kuí

long

Definition

  1. 早期新加坡渔业业者的一种捕鱼设施。
  2. 非法赌博集团贿赂球员踢假球,来操纵比赛成绩的赛事。
  3. 造假或布局骗人。

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