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.

lǎn

duò

yǎn

Definition

弱视的俗称。

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bīn

hǎi

Definition

建于滨海水道口(Marina Channel)的水坝。

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yuan

jiē

Definition

史密斯街(Smith Street)的俗称。位于牛车水的中心,新桥路(New Bridge Road)与桥南路(South Bridge Road)之间。

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fáng

kōng

suǒ

Definition

发生战争或其他紧急状况时,供人躲避的处所。也称“防空壕”。

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nán

jīng

shén

Definition

以南洋大学校训“自强不息、力求上进”为中心的精神。

 

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