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.

shān

Definition

指丛林或山地。简称“芭”,也写作“山巴”或“山笆”。

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hòu

zuò

yuán

Definition

不担任公职并且不是反对党前座发言人的普通议员。

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shè

tiáo

jiě

zhōng

xīn

Definition

设立在各社区内为调和与解决邻里纠纷的政府机构。

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Definition

兰科植物。新加坡的国花为一种胡姬花。

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zhōng

yuán

huì

Definition

负责筹办中元节祭祀活动的组织,由新加坡各组屋区居民或工厂商家自发组成。

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