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.

mín

fáng

duì

Definition

在新加坡专门从事紧急救援服务的队伍。

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gōng

jiào

xué

yuàn

Definition

提供中学毕业生修读技术课程的技术学校。简称“工教院”。

 

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xuǎn

xué

xiào

Definition

提供高质量的教学与强调双语学习的学校。

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jiǔ

láng

Definition

让客人饮酒并享受娱乐的场所。

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líng

huó

dòng

zhōng

xīn

Definition

供年长人士进行休闲与娱乐等活动的场所。也称“乐龄中心”。

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