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.

àn

pái

Definition

暗探,即便衣警探。

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zài

xún

huán

Definition

将废物进行加工后,制成新的产品。

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shàn

xìn

Definition

善男信女的简称。原指佛教信徒,如今也可泛指教徒或善心人士。

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Definition

到或到达。也写作“抵埗”、“抵埠”。

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tán

Definition

指赛马界。

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