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.

dàn

gāo

Definition

使用鲜鸡蛋、白糖、香油、面粉等制作出的蛋糕。

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fáng

huǒ

tàn

Definition

通过探测室内温度来提供预警的设备器材。

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huā

wài

jiāo

Definition

指以到访新加坡的外国领导人和贵宾的名字为配种胡姬花命名的一种外交手段。

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běn

Definition

相当于票

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xīn

shì

Definition

融合住宅、商业及休闲娱乐于一处且交通方便的大型市区,位于滨海湾(Marina Bay)一带。

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