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.

cài

yàn

Definition

1. 琼脂的俗称。由海藻提炼成的凝固剂,色泽白皙透明,可做成丝状、条状或粉末。也称“燕”。

2. 以菜燕做成的一种胶冻类甜品。

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bǎo

sēn

jié

Definition

新加坡淡米尔印度教徒的宗教节日,是教徒一年一度祈福、还愿和感恩的盛会。


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Definition

同类型的物品中体积较小的。

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lěng

dāo

Definition

带木鞘的马来长刀、大刀,全长约一尺余。

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hǎi

nán

jiē

Definition

密驼路(Middle Road)的俗称。

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