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.

jié

shuāng

qiáo

Definition

双溪路(Sungei Road)的俗称,一般泛指森林大厦一带。也称“淡水河”、“宋涯律”。

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jiàn

shì

shì

jiè

quán

Definition

一部列出自然界、动物界及全球人类行为之“最”的纪录。简称“健力士世界纪录”。

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gāo

jià

gōng

Definition

1. 架设在空中的公路。
2. 一般作为公路与公路、高速公路之间的桥梁。

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huán

Definition

把拘捕到的被告暂时禁押。

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yáo

Definition

位于新加坡中部的地区。它北面邻碧山(Bishan),东北面邻实龙岗(Serangoon),东南面邻加冷(Kallang),西面邻诺维娜(Novena)。

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