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.

dàn

Definition

新加坡的旧称。

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Definition

男子穿的西式上衣,也可指西装的统称。

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zhǒng

xié

Definition

新加坡的节日,纪念1964年在新加坡发生的种族暴动,同时也提醒国人种族和谐的重要性。

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jīn

Definition

指吊唁时给丧家的现金,也称白金、赙仪。

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yuan

jiē

Definition

史密斯街Smith Street的俗称。位于牛车水的中心,新桥路(New Bridge Road)与桥南路(South Bridge Road)之间。

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