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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overtake

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生活用语

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overtake

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生活用语

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释义

动词

超车,即在公路行驶时从旁超越前方的车辆。

由来
  • “割车” 一词源自闽南或潮州方言的 gua chia
  • 有说法认为方言词 “割车” 中的 “割” 或许是受到了马来语词语 potong 的影响。在马来语中,potong jalan 直译为 “割路”,即在路上从后方超越前方的意思。
例句
电单车骑士不甘心被德士司机闪大灯,故意 “割车” 挡住车道,还敲德士车窗,比手势骂司机。(《新明日报》, 30/3/2014)
其他地区用语

超车(大陆)、扒头(港)

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