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.

jiāng

fàn

Definition

马来民间日常美食,用米加椰浆与班兰叶煮成饭,传统搭配辣椒酱、江鱼仔、鸡蛋、黄瓜及煎鱼食用。

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chě

gòu

Definition

互相争着购买外汇或股票等。

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líng

Definition

在新加坡指“年长人士”。

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ā

míng

ā

lián

Definition

代指社会上教育程度较低、言行举止粗俗或游荡不羁的中青年男女。也称“阿成阿花”。

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tōng

yuán

liú

chéng

Definition

新加坡中学的源流之一。也称“普通课程”、“普通班”。

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