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.

shì

jiè

hòu

Definition

锡安路(Zion Road)的俗称。

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líng

Definition

一方得益,但另一方受损的情况。

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suǒ

shí

Definition

主要用于开锁的工具,同 “钥匙”。

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gǎn

gǎn

Definition

  1. 鼓励某人勇往前进地做一件事。
  2. 责备一个人做了不合规范的事。

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pái

Definition

多幢相连的单层或多层私人住宅。

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