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.

suǒ

chē

Definition

不允许停车的地区,交通警察或获授权的人员可依法锁住违规者的汽车车轮。

 

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chòu

suān

Definition

形容食物或物品坏掉腐烂后,发出又酸又臭的味道。

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xiǎo

yìn

Definition

新加坡实龙岗路(Serangoon Road)一带的地区,具有浓厚的印度风情。

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绿

yuán

Definition

淡马锡初级学院(Temasek Junior College)的别称。

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diàn

lǎn

diàn

shì

Definition

通过电缆传送画面信息的有线电视服务。

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