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.

zhuó

jǐn

wàn

dài

lán

Definition

新加坡国花的名称。

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xiǎo

Definition

指新加坡河的北岸一带,即今天的桥北路(North Bridge Road)地段。

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jīn

Definition

指吊唁时给丧家的现金,也称“白金”。

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yóu

cáo

chē

Definition

用于装载和运输液体燃料的车子。

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dǎng

biān

Definition

在新加坡国会中各政党负责监督其议员的党员。也称“党督”。

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