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.

shā

diē

Definition

新加坡的马来风味食品,把羊肉、鸡肉或其他肉类切成小块,以椰梗或竹签串起,烧烤后蘸以沙爹酱食用。

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sān

Definition

以辣椒、红葱头、蒜头、峇拉煎(belacan,即虾米膏 )等材料制成的酱料。

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shuǐ

cǎo

Definition

新马等地对吸管的叫法,多用于口语。

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zuò

gōng

Definition

在新加坡泛指工作的意思,可指体力劳动的工作,也可指办公室的工作。

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hòu

zuò

yuán

Definition

不担任公职并且不是反对党前座发言人的普通议员。

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