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.

chóu

shén

Definition

信众为了酬谢神明的恩典而搭台演出的戏。也称“谢神戏”、“神功戏”。

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ài

zhī

bìng

Definition

获得性免疫缺陷综合症的通称。也称“后天免疫力缺乏综合症”。

 

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shì

Definition

最佳电视男演员或最佳男主角的一个雅称。

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zhēn

zì

Definition

有机会在万字票博彩里中奖的四个幸运数字的组合。 

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lǎo

shà

kǒu

Definition

罗敏申路(Robinson Road)和芬礼逊埔(Finlayson Green)交界处的俗称。

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