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.

hǎo

mìng

Definition

指某人享有好的命运。

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guó

tài

yuàn

Definition

原为国泰机构(Cathay Organisation)属下的著名品牌戏院,位于汉地路(Handy Road)。

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shí

jiān

hòu

Definition

沙球朥路(Circular Road)的俗称。也称“十三行后”。

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xiāo

fèi

shuì

Definition

政府对所有货品和服务所征收的税款。

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Definition

由政府所建造的组屋构成的住宅区。

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