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.

jiǎo

àn

jìng

Definition

铺满鹅卵石的脚底按摩走道。也称“脚底按摩健身小径”、“脚底反射区按摩径道”、“脚底按摩走道”。

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jīn

Definition

指吊唁时给丧家的现金,也称“白金”。

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quán

miàn

fáng

wèi

Definition

提醒国人重视国家防卫的纪念日。

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liú

lián

Definition

著名的热带水果,有“万果之王”之称。也写作“榴莲”。

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chē

shí

Definition

主要用于启动机动车辆引擎的钥匙。

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