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.

xiǎo

xíng

gōng

Definition

由政府建造的面积小于50平方公尺的住宅单位。

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xīn

èr

tōng

dào

Definition

横跨柔佛海峡的一座大桥,坐落于新加坡的大士(Tuas)与马来西亚柔佛州西南部振林山(Gelang Patah)的丹戎古邦(Tanjong Kupang)之间。简称“第二通道”,也称“大士通道”。

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chéng

Definition

乘坐车、船或飞机以替代步行。

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zhèng

zhǎng

Definition

新加坡地位次于部长、高于政务次长的政治领袖。

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Definition

一种流行于东南亚,用椰奶、鸡蛋、糖等混合蒸熟而成的酱。

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