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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shāo

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kǎo

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huì

barbecue

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释义

名词

在户外烘烤和吃烘烤食物的聚会。

DEFINITION

Noun

An outdoor gathering where food is barbecued and eaten.

由来
  • “烧烤” 一词在新加坡指用火炭生火烧烤食物，也可泛指烧制或烤制的食品。
  • 烧烤会一般在户外进行，由主办者及参加者共同准备食物，一边烧烤，一边进行休闲娱乐活动。
  • 新加坡的公园或公寓内一般设有烧烤台。烧烤台也称烤肉台，指的是烧烤用的炉子和食物台。
  • 近年，政府扩建民众俱乐部，并在新建造的屋顶天台上也设置烧烤台，供居民举行烧烤会。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “烧烤” in Singapore refers to barbecuing food with charcoal fire and may also broadly refer to food that is roasted or cooked with fire.
  • Barbecues are usually held outdoors, with food prepared by the host and guests together. During the barbecue, participants may also engage in leisure and entertainment activities.
  • In Singapore, barbecue pits (known in Mandarin as “烧烤台” or “烧肉台”) refer to the charcoal pit and food table used for barbecues and are commonly installed in parks or condominiums.
  • In recent years, the Government has expanded community clubs and installed barbecue pits on the newly-built rooftops for residents to organise barbecues.

 

例句
民众俱乐部的扩建工作包括从原来的三层楼加盖至四层楼，以及建造新的屋顶天台，可供居民看电影和举行烧烤会。（《联合早报》，14/1/2019）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
The expansion works of the community club include adding a fourth storey to the existing three and building a new rooftop for residents to watch movies and organise barbecues. (Lianhe Zaobao, 14/1/2019)
其他地区用语

烤肉会（大陆）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

烤肉会 (Mainland China)

参考资料
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