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.

gōng

Definition

东南亚华人对土地神的特有尊称,其正式名称为“福德正神”。

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bīn

hǎi

Definition

建于滨海水道口(Marina Channel)的水坝。

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shěng

shuǐ

biāo

qiān

huà

Definition

一项为用水产品进行分级的系统,以勾号多寡来代表省水级别。

 

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huáng

chéng

Definition

前华中初级学院的别称。

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cǎo

chǎng

Definition

种植了草或铺上草皮的场地。

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