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.

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yī

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lù

来

lái

always

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释义

副词

从开始至现今一直如此，或向来如此。

DEFINITION

Adverb

It has always been so; in the same way from the beginning until now.

由来
  • 有说法认为“一路来”一词的使用源自于福建话 jit lor lai。
  • 在新加坡的语境中，人们普遍在口语和书面语上都会使用“一路来”，而这个词的意思较接近“一直”。

ETYMOLOGY
  • It is believed that the use of the Mandarin term “一路来” originated from the Hokkien term jit lor lai.
  • In Singapore’s context, the term “一路来” is used widely in both spoken and written form. Its usage is similar to “always”.

例句
政府一路来致力为本地企业家开拓向外发展的商机，今后总商会可发挥民间企业更大的主动性，高瞻远瞩，开拓更新的时代角色，协助扩大政府的视野，而不仅是作为支持政府的伙伴。（《联合早报》， 17/3/2022）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
The Government has always been committed to creating business opportunities for local entrepreneurs to venture overseas. In future, the Chamber of Commerce can leverage greater initiative from private enterprises, be more forward-thinking, explore new roles in line with the times, and help broaden the Government’s vision, rather than just being a partner supporting the Government. (Lianhe Zaobao, 17/3/2022)
其他地区用语

一直（大陆）、一向（大陆）、向来（大陆）、素来（大陆）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

一直 (Mainland China), 一向 (Mainland China), 向来 (Mainland China), 素来 (Mainland China)

参考资料
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