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.

hǎi

xiá

zhí

mín

Definition

由新加坡、槟城与马六甲三个英属殖民地组成的行政单位。

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qīng

dào

Definition

打扫公共场所的清洁工人。

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tuī

shì

Definition

处理推事庭案件的审判官。

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qiáo

Definition

横跨加冷盆地(Kallang Basin)并与尼诰大道(Nicoll Highway)相邻的一座桥。

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tāi

Definition

用米浆做成的面食,形状比其他面条短小,两头尖细,色泽洁白。也称老鼠粉。

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