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.
坡
底
生活用语
Speech
名词
新加坡市中心,是“大坡”和“小坡”的合称。现指桥南路与桥北路一带。
Noun
Singapore’s business district or downtown area. It is a collective term for “Da-Po” (or big “Po”) and “Xiao-Po” (or little “Po”), which is known as South Bridge Road and North Bridge Road today.
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chòu suān
xǐ shèn
sù jiāo dài
săn qián