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.

tóu

Definition

新加坡河右岸富有历史性的码头。也称“柴船头”。

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pīn

Definition

警方根据嫌犯脸部特征的相关线索,制作出来的正面头像。

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fēi

shān

Definition

  1. 武吉布朗(Bukit Brown)一带几座旧坟场的统称,位于新加坡中部的山丘地段。
  2. 快乐山坟场(Mount Pleasant Cemetery)的俗称,位于现今快乐山路(Mount Pleasant Road)和泛岛快速公路(Pan-Island Expressway)支路一带。

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shā

Definition

一种新加坡汤类面食,主要特色是加入椰奶和各类香料的浓汤。

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dàng

diàn

Definition

经营典当生意的店铺。

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