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.

shuǐ

chí

Definition

储存雨水的大型水池。

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tiě

shā

Definition

原位于美芝路(Beach Road)的克莱德台市场(Clyde Terrace Market)的俗称。也称“克莱台巴刹”、 “美芝路巴刹”。

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xiān

liáo

zhǐ

shì

Definition

一份事先签署的法律文件,注明签署者若患上绝症,已陷入昏迷状态时,医生可以无需进行维持生命的治疗。

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ròu

cuǒ

miàn

Definition

一种加入肉末或肉碎的面,在新加坡是道常见的美食。

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diào

tóu

Definition

一般指交通工具转换成反方向行驶。也称“U转”。

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