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.

jiāo

dài

Definition

由塑胶加工制作而成的袋子。

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hǎo

mìng

Definition

指某人享有好的命运。

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huá

yuè

Definition

使用华族乐器演奏或拥有华族音乐特征的音乐。

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gān

bǎng

jīng

shén

Definition

居民邻里之间守望相助、互相关怀的精神。

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zhā

zhā

Definition

一种流行于新马一带的甜品。摩摩喳喳的主要食材有番薯和西米露,也可加入芋头,再倒入新鲜的椰奶和糖煮制而成。在新加坡,这道甜品有冷热两种吃法。

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