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.
鸡
蛋
糕
食物、植物
Food / Plants
名词
使用鲜鸡蛋、白糖、香油、上等面粉等制作出的蛋糕。
鸡蛋糕是广东人过大礼的礼饼之一,因此也称之为 “嫁女饼”。
Click here to view references for steamed cake (colloquially known as kueh neng ko)
dū dū gāo
dòu bǔ
guǒ tiáo
shā diē