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.

jiān

rèn

tuán

jié

suàn

àn

Definition

新加坡政府为了帮助新加坡企业和人民渡过2019冠病疫情而推出的追加援助配套。

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chóu

shén

Definition

信众为了酬谢神明的恩典而搭台演出的戏。也称“谢神戏”、“神功戏”。

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qiáng

zhì

xìng

jiān

jīn

Definition

因为犯了某种罪行,被告一旦被判罪名成立,就必须被判处监禁的刑罚。

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shān

zhú

Definition

著名的热带水果之一,有“果后”的美誉。山竹果蒂为绿色,壳呈红紫色,果肉白嫩,由五六瓣合成球形。

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xiāng

lán

Definition

一种生长在热带地区的常青植物,叶子长形似剑状,具有特殊的香味。也称“班兰叶”。

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