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.

huǒ

huàn

Definition

因起火而造成的灾害。

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kuài

gōng

Definition

没有交通灯的专供各类型车辆快速行驶的公路。

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shí

shuǐ

Definition

供人们饮用的水。也称“食用水”。

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Definition

实利基路(Selegie Road)的俗称。

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wèi

sài

jié

Definition

纪念佛教始祖释迦牟尼诞生、成道及涅槃的节日。新加坡的公定假日之一。

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