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.

qiè

Definition

位于新加坡东部的加东(Katong)一带,与芽笼(Geylang)和马林百列(Marine Parade)相接。

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dào

Definition

指频道。

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jiàn

guó

xiān

xián

niàn

yuán

Definition

位于滨海东花园(Bay East Garden)内的纪念园,着重介绍新加坡1950至1970年代的建国历程,致敬建国初期的诸位先贤。

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shàn

xìn

Definition

善男信女的简称。原指佛教信徒,如今也可泛指教徒或善心人士。

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yuán

duì

yuán

Definition

民众向指定的户头或基金等捐出或存入一元,政府就会拨款一元。

 

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