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.

chē

jìng

zhǔn

zhèng

Definition

外国车辆入境新加坡时所需申请的准证。也称 “车辆入境准证”。

 

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zhōu

Definition

指星期一至星期五。

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zhèng

zhǎng

Definition

新加坡地位次于部长、高于政务次长的政治领袖。

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xīn

jiā

zōng

xiāng

huì

guǎn

lián

zǒng

huì

Definition

由新加坡主要方言群的宗乡会馆联合发起而成立的总机构,致力于促进华人宗乡会馆之间的紧密联系,以及传承和推动华族文化与教育发展。简称“宗乡总会”。

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lín

xué

xiào

Definition

一般设在组屋区里的学校。

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