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.

duàn

Definition

在建筑时所使用的土地。

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gòu

xìng

Definition

购买的欲望或兴趣。

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àn

pái

Definition

暗探,即便衣警探。

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liàng

dēng

Definition

在活动上启动灯饰,意味该活动正式展开。

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chì

guā

Definition

瓜肉和鱼翅丝相似的瓜类植物。也称“意大利粉瓜”。

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