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.

tái

Definition

用米浆做成的面食,形状比其他面条短小,两头尖细,色泽洁白。也称“老鼠粉”。

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huáng

jiā

shān

hòu

Definition

槟榔路(Penang Road)的俗称。

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diào

Definition

使用茶包冲泡的中国茶。

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xiān

liáo

zhǐ

shì

Definition

一份事先签署的法律文件,注明签署者若患上绝症,已陷入昏迷状态时,医生可以无需进行维持生命的治疗。

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nán

yáng

fēi

Definition

指产自于新加坡、马来西亚、印度尼西亚等地的黑咖啡,采用这个区域独特的方式烹调。

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