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.

nào

shuāng

bāo

Definition

按常理原本不应重复出现的两个相同事物,竟重复出现。也写作“闹双胞”。

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zhī

jié

Definition

伊斯兰教的传统节日,也是新加坡的公定假日。

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àn

pái

Definition

暗探,即便衣警探。

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shā

lán

Definition

夜市。

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shēng

Definition

乌鳢(Channa argus),一种食用鱼。也称“乌鱼”、“黑鱼”、“蛇头鱼”。

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