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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生活用语

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释义

动词

指在餐馆用餐后，把吃剩下的食物装进容器中带走。
点餐后，将食物带走享用。

DEFINITION

Verb

To pack and bring home leftover food after dining out.
To order food at an establishment, and have it packed to be eaten elsewhere.

由来

原指顾客在餐厅用餐后，将剩菜带走，后来又扩展为到餐馆点餐后，不就地用餐而是带走吃。
“打包”这个词在不同地区都有使用，但有些说法认为“将吃剩的食物带走”是新加坡特有的用法。

ETYMOLOGY

The term initially referred only to the packing of leftover food when dining at a restaurant. Subsequently, its meaning was expanded to include ordering food from an establishment and having it packed to be eaten at another location.
Although the term “打包” is used in various regions, its meaning of packing leftover food is believed to be only found in Singapore.

例句

购买饮料时多付一笔押金，并在喝完饮料后归还空瓶罐取回押金，自备容器的公众在打包食物时也可享有现金回扣。（《联合早报》， 21/10/2019）

SAMPLE SENTENCE

Consumers who paid a deposit when buying drinks can get their deposit back when they return any empty bottles or containers. Those who bring their own containers for takeaway can also enjoy a cash rebate. (Lianhe Zaobao, 21/10/2019)

其他地区用语

外卖（大陆）、外带（台）、带走（港）、拿走（港）、拎走（港）、行街（港）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

外卖 (Mainland China), 外带 (Taiwan), 带走 (Hong Kong), 拿走 (Hong Kong), 拎走 (Hong Kong), 行街 (Hong Kong)