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.

xué

kǒu

Definition

厦门街(Amoy Street)的俗称。也称“妈祖宫后”、“观音庙后”。

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rén

jiē

Definition

硕莪巷(Sago Lane)的俗称。

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huā

wài

jiāo

Definition

指以到访新加坡的外国领导人和贵宾的名字为配种胡姬花命名的一种外交手段。

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yìn

zhēng

fěn

Definition

将压制而成的细米粉蒸熟后,搭配红糖或椰丝等佐料食用的特色印度小吃。

 

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guāng

míng

shān

jué

chán

Definition

新加坡最大的佛教寺院,俗称“光明山”。

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