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.
Xing Dao (Singapore island, old term to refer to Singapore)
Xing Dao (Singapore island, old term to refer to Singapore)
由来
- 新加坡早期也被写作 “星加坡”，而因为新加坡是个岛国，因此被称为 “星岛” 或者 “星洲”。
例句
这段时日，宁达蕴一直留在星岛，主编刊物《觉华》，推动组织南洋佛教联合会。（《联合早报》，06/05/2019）