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.

huáng

dǐng

shì

Definition

供乘客临时雇用的汽车,车身为黑色,车顶为黄色。

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zhèng

rén

Definition

指在政府机构工作的公务员。

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huǒ

huàn

Definition

因起火而造成的灾害。

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xīn

jiā

zhí

yuán

Definition

新加坡历史最悠久的休闲花园与植物和园艺研究中心,位于新加坡克伦尼路(Cluny Road)。简称“植物园”。

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qióng

Definition

一部存放于律政部、记录破产人士资料的档案。

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