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.
垃
圾
虫
劳
改
社会
Social
名词
对乱抛垃圾的人(垃圾虫)进行强制性的劳动改造。
Noun
A penalty meted out to littering offenders (litterbugs) which requires them to go through mandatory clean-up work.
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gōng gòng jià rì
xiāo fèi shuì
dān jiān zhuāng
yīng ér huā hóng