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.
船
民
社群、团体
Communities / Organisations
名词
通过乘船逃离一个国家或地区,再前往另一个国家或地区的人。
Noun
A person who escapes from one country or region to another by boat.
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dà ěr lóng
ā jiě
jiàn guó yí dài
yà xì ān