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.
椰
丝
糯
米
糍
食物、植物
Food / Plants
名词
一种覆盖着新鲜椰丝,以融化的椰糖为馅的绿色糯米球的糕点,口感软糯,甜香可口。
Noun
A green glutinous rice ball covered with freshly shredded coconut and filled with melted gula melaka. It is soft, chewy, sweet, and fragrant.
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hóng máo dān
mó mó zhā zhā
miàn zǎi
zhū gǔ lì