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.

jǐng

cáo

Definition

警察级别之一,警阶的一种。

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jiā

lóng

Definition

指回收旧物的人。

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chuán

mín

Definition

通过乘船逃离一个国家或地区,再前往另一个国家或地区的人。

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dòng

cún

kuǎn

Definition

一种让使用者自行存入现金的机器。也称“现钞存款机”、“自动现钞银行服务机”。

 

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hòu

xiàng

Definition

两排背朝背建筑物之间的狭窄通道。

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