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.

jiǎn

chá

Definition

新加坡总检察署(Attorney-General’s Chambers)的职位之一,负责所有刑事诉讼和诉讼程序的控制和指导。

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gōng

Definition

专供租用并提供自助式服务的公寓,住客可以使用酒店设施自备伙食等。也称“单元公寓”、“服务式公寓”。

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huŏ

cuò

qián

Definition

禧街(Hill Street)的俗称。也称“水仙门二街”。

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zhāi

táng

hòu

Definition

明古连街(Bencoolen Street)的俗称。也称“五马路”。

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hóng

dēng

zuǒ

zhuǎn

Definition

允许驾驶者在T字路口遇到红灯时,在确保没有车辆与行人后能进行左转的交通规则。

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