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.

xīn

róu

liào

chéng

cháng

sān

jiǎo

Definition

由新加坡、马来西亚的柔佛州及印度尼西亚的廖内群岛三个地区所组成的区域经济发展特区。简称“成长三角”。

 

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jiā

tíng

Definition

为职工和其家属举办的活动。

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qīng

qiáo

tóu

Definition

原渥路(Ord Road)的俗称。也称“王家山脚铁厂”。

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lán

Definition

泛指小巷、街道、小路或道路。

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bái

yún

gǎng

Definition

南洋初级学院(Nanyang Junior College)的别称。

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