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.

xiāng

lán

Definition

一种生长在热带地区的常青植物,叶子长形似剑状,具有特殊的香味。也称“班兰叶”。

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shèng

gǎng

Definition

  • 位于新加坡东北部的地区。此地区的北、西及南边分别以淡滨尼高速公路(Tampines Expressway)、中央高速公路(Central Expressway)及杨厝港路(Yio Chu Kang Road)为界。

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duō

duō

Definition

新加坡的一种乐透博彩。

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bǎn

wèi

Definition

各文章、图表、广告等在报章和杂志上所占的位置和空间。

 

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tiān

gōng

Definition

玉皇大帝的俗称。

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