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.

Definition

指胸部丰满的女性。

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líng

gōng

Definition

政府为年长者建造的住宅,面积较小,并设有方便年长者的设备。也称“老人公寓”。

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wǎn

qíng

yuán

Definition

以介绍孙中山在东南亚的革命事迹、辛亥革命及新加坡华社为主的博物馆。

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huán

Definition

把拘捕到的被告暂时禁押。

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chǎng

Definition

午夜前后上映的电影场次,一般在周末或节日前夕较常见。也称“半夜场”。

 

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