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.

zhōng

yāng

gōng

jīn

zhì

Definition

一种法定由劳资双方按月存入的储蓄的制度。

Learn more

fēi

xuǎn

yuán

Definition

不代表任何选区的国会议员,由选举中落选但获得至少15%选票的反对党候选人担任。

Learn more

Definition

由政府所建造的组屋构成的住宅区。

Learn more

xīn

jiā

lìng

Definition

新加坡的一款鸡尾酒,拥有百年历史。它主要由琴酒(Gin)和果汁调配而成,口味清爽,酒液为粉红色。

Learn more

liú

dòng

bàn

gōng

shì

Definition

一种将电脑与手机相联,而后接送信息和数据的移动式办公设备。

 

Learn more