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.

guò

fān

Definition

历史上从中国移居到东南亚、加拿大、欧美、澳大利亚等地谋生的中国人。也称“番客”。

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ài

Definition

迷幻药的一种,在新加坡属受管制的毒品。也称“摇头丸”。

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tài

kōng

suō

Definition

外形类似飞机、可重复使用的载人航天器。

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bào

xiào

Definition

捐钱或物品以赞助。

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gān

bǎng

nán

Definition

新加坡马来文化区,曾经是马来皇室的住所。

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