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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excellent

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释义

形容词

最优秀、最好或最高级的。

DEFINITION

Adjective

Something that is outstanding or of the highest grade.

由来
  • 日语“一番”（ichiban）的音译兼意译。
  • “一番”是日语汉字词，原意是“第一”、“最初”，后来衍生出“最好”、“很好”的意思。
  • 这个词语最先在台湾使用，之后传入其他华语地区，包括新加坡。

ETYMOLOGY
  • The term is both a paraphrase and a transliteration of the Japanese term “一番” (ichiban).
  • Ichiban originally meant “first” or “initial”, but later came to mean “best” or “very good” as well.
  • The Mandarin term “一级棒” was first used in Taiwan and subsequently spread to other Mandarin-speaking regions, including Singapore.

例句
黄文永在《梦在手里》的演技一级棒。（《新明日报》， 15/8/2005）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Huang Wenyong’s acting in the show “Destiny” is truly excellent. (Shin Min Daily News, 15/8/2005)
参考资料
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