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.

Search
A - Z PINYIN LISTING

背

bēi

包

bāo

客

kè

backpacker

Communities/Organisations

社群、团体

Communities / Organisations

Share via

backpacker

Share via
Communities/Organisations

社群、团体

Communities / Organisations

释义

名词

背着装有睡袋等生活用品的大旅行包进行旅游的人。

DEFINITION

Noun

A person who travels with a large backpack filled with a sleeping bag and other daily necessities. 

由来
  • 英文 “Backpacker” 的意译。
  • 背包客的概念源自于十七至十九世纪的欧洲贵族旅行风潮。
  • 如今，背包客一般指那些自己背着背包做长途自助旅行的人。他们提倡花最少的钱，走最远的路，看别人难以看到的风景，获得不同的生活体验。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “背包客” is a paraphrase of the English term “backpacker”.
  • The concept of backpacking originated in the 17th to 19th century, influenced by the European aristocrats’ penchant for travelling.
  • Nowadays, backpackers generally refer to those who carry backpacks for long-distance self-guided travel. They advocate spending the least amount of money walking the longest distances and taking the less travelled path to enjoy different experiences.
例句
到了8公里处，我终于到达营区。这里有很多背包客扎营。（《联合早报》， 26/03/2020）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
At the 8km point, I finally reached the campsite. Many backpackers were camping here. (Lianhe Zaobao, 26/03/2020).
参考资料
点击查看背包客的参考资料
REFERENCES

Click here to view references for backpacker

 

 

BACK TO TOP