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.

dòu

Definition

一种豆类食材,通过油炸豆花或豆腐而成。

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zéi

shì

chǎng

Definition

原位于双溪路(Sungei Road)的旧货市场。

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tuī

jiè

shì

Definition

推荐、推广或介绍新产品、新人等的仪式。也称 “推介礼”。

 

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àn

wài

yín

háng

Definition

持有境外营业执照、业务范围受一定限制的外资银行。

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jìn

Definition

原指以水渍湿透身体,比喻身历其境,在新加坡一般指体验外地风俗文化,让自己更了解其语言、文化等。

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