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.

dōng

líng

Definition

新加坡中部地区,位于纽顿(Newton)、乌节(Orchard)及新加坡河(Singapore River)的西边,武吉知马(Bukit Timah)的东边,红山(Bukit Merah)的北边。

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shā

diē

Definition

新加坡的马来风味食品,把羊肉、鸡肉或其他肉类切成小块,以椰梗或竹签串起,烧烤后蘸以沙爹酱食用。

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liú

dòng

bàn

gōng

shì

Definition

一种将电脑与手机相联,而后接送信息和数据的移动式办公设备。

 

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bái

Definition

外国人入境新加坡时需填报的纸质白色卡片表格。

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jiǎn

chá

Definition

新加坡总检察署(Attorney-General’s Chambers)的职位之一,负责所有刑事诉讼和诉讼程序的控制和指导。

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