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.

wén

huà

juān

xiàn

pèi

duì

jīn

Definition

文化、社区及青年部(Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth)所设立的基金,旨在为文化艺术慈善组织和公益机构的私人现金捐款提供一元对一元的配对资助。

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guān

yīn

Definition

观音菩萨的俗称。

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chē

chǎng

Definition

集中停放公共交通工具的场所。

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zǒu

Definition

一种以集体步行筹款的活动。

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jiē

tóu

dǎng

Definition

指经常在街头游荡的青少年们组织成的团伙。

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