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.

yāo

jié

Definition

新加坡印度教徒重要和盛大的节日,也是新加坡公定假期。也称“明灯节”、“万灯节”。

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屿

xiā

guó

yín

piào

Definition

英国海峡殖民地时期发行的合法货币。简称“叻币”。

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shì

Definition

供乘客临时雇用的汽车,一般按计程表收费。

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xià

Definition

到市中心去,特别指到新加坡的“大坡”与“小坡”。也称“落坡”。

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fáng

shì

Definition

仅有一间睡房(兼客厅)的新加坡政府组屋。也称“一房式组屋”。

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