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.
government officials (colloquially known as zeng hu lang)
government officials (colloquially known as zeng hu lang)
由来
- 有说法认为 “政府人” 这个名称源于闽南方言词语 zeng hu lang。
- “政府人” 一词较常出现于口语中，而书面语则较常使用 “政府人员”、“政府官员” 或 “公务员” 等词。
例句
知道前女友交了新男友，51 岁男子大吃干醋，竟假冒 "政府人" 向68岁老翁索取贿金，以免提控他窝藏逾期居留的女友。《联合早报》， 8/10/2004）