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.
过
番
客
社群、团体
Communities / Organisations
名词
历史上从中国移居到东南亚、加拿大、欧美、澳大利亚等地谋生的中国人。也称“番客”。
Noun
Migrants from China to Southeast Asia, Canada, Europe, the United States, Australia, and other regions in pursuit of livelihood. Also known in Chinese as “番客”.
Click here to view references for old term referring to early immigrants from China
kè gong
shì zhǎng
jiàn guó yí dài
shàng shì