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.

nán

shī

shè

Definition

由早期南洋大学学生所创立的诗社

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gòu

zhì

Definition

一项预先让购屋者知道组屋的确切地点、押金及房式的售屋制度。 

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zhǔ

kòng

guān

Definition

一种司法职位,其职责是以公诉人的身份出庭,并对被告进行起诉或上诉。

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tóu

jiā

Definition

老板、店主或集团中的领袖人物。

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jiàn

guó

xiān

xián

niàn

yuán

Definition

位于滨海东花园(Bay East Garden)内的纪念园,着重介绍新加坡1950至1970年代的建国历程,致敬建国初期的诸位先贤。

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