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.

xīn

jiā

mào

yùn

dòng

Definition

一项以创造优美的社会环境并鼓励新加坡人互相帮助及更为他人着想为目的的运动。

 

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shā

Definition

一种新加坡汤类面食,主要特色是加入椰奶和各类香料的浓汤。

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suǒ

chē

Definition

不允许停车的地区,交通警察或获授权的人员可依法锁住违规者的汽车车轮。

 

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huáng

dài

huà

Definition

一项旨在鼓励社会接受前罪犯,支持他们重新融入社会的计划。

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shū

chéng

Definition

指新加坡的百胜楼。因当时新加坡全国主要的书店 都集中于此,因而得名。

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