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.

zuò

bàn

Definition

管理会馆或社团里日常事物的专人。

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chī

bīng

qí

lín

Definition

因看见身材和长相好的人,尤其是衣着清凉者,而感到舒适愉悦。

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lái

lián

bāng

Definition

存在于1948至1963年、位于马来半岛的联邦。

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shuǐ

xiān

mén

èr

jiē

Definition

禧街(Hill Street)的俗称。也称“打火厝前”。

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xué

shēng

zhǔn

zhèng

Definition

外籍学生到新加坡就读全职课程的许可证。

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