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.

tiān

gōng

Definition

新加坡历史悠久的华人庙宇之一,位于直落亚逸街(Telok Ayer Street),主神为妈祖。也称“妈祖宫”、“观音庙"。

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xīn

shān

Definition

西马来西亚最南端的城市,是柔佛州的首府,目前是马来西亚第二大都市,与新加坡仅一海之隔。

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pàn

Definition

法官审判案件后宣读裁决的文书。

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shī

yuè

Definition

结合了诗与乐曲的多元艺术形式,由南洋大学学生于1970年代所创作。也称“南大诗乐”。

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dòng

yán

Definition

恐吓与威胁别人。

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