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.

chě

gòu

Definition

互相争着购买外汇或股票等。

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bēi

bāo

Definition

背着装有睡袋等生活用品的大旅行包进行旅游的人。

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ěr

窿

lóng

Definition

从事非法贷款活动并收取高额利息的人或集团。也称阿窿。

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shì

zhuǎn

huàn

zhàn

Definition

大型公共汽车(巴士)的转车站。

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fǎn

shì

dú yùn

dòng

Definition

中央肃毒局 (Central Narcotics Bureau) 与全国防止嗜毒理事会 (National Council Against Drug Abuse) 举办的一项运动,目的是告诫人们远离毒品。

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