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.

kuí

lóng

Definition

  1. 早期新加坡渔业业者的一种捕鱼设施。
  2. 非法赌博集团贿赂球员踢假球,来操纵比赛成绩的赛事。
  3. 造假或布局骗人。

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guó

tài

yuàn

Definition

原为国泰机构(Cathay Organisation)属下的著名品牌戏院,位于汉地路(Handy Road)。

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lái

fēng

guāng

Definition

以马来人常用的参峇辣椒酱烹炒的蕹菜。

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dòng

yán

Definition

恐吓与威胁别人。

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bo

Definition

一种油炸的马来点心,内馅以肉丁、马铃薯为主,并加入咖喱。

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