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.

xiǎo

Definition

指新加坡河的北岸一带,即今天的桥北路(North Bridge Road)地段。

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hóng

shān

Definition

新加坡西南部的住宅区,位于女皇镇(Queenstown)的东南边、中峇鲁(Tiong Bahru)的西边及花柏山(Mount Faber)的北边。

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míng

Definition

更换物主的姓名,并将所有权转让给他人。

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huáng

Definition

一种热带水果,果肉芳香多汁,色泽多为金黄,外皮呈鱼鳞状,顶部长有一丛剑状厚叶。

 

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jiāng

zǎi

Definition

经过加工处理后晒干的小鱼。

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