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.

Definition

一种使用亚答叶为建屋材料的房子。

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shū

guǎn

Definition

规模仅次于国家图书馆(National Library)并具有较先进设备和丰富藏书的一种公共图书馆。

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gōng

tái

hòu

Definition

史坦利街(Stanley Street)的俗称。也称“观音庙戏台后”。

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mǎi

shàng

shì

Definition

通过收购其他上市公司的方式,快速使一间公司得以上市。也称 "后门上市"。

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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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