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.

luò

shì

pái

Definition

集中兴建于大片土地上、成排交错并通常具有共享设施的私人住宅。也称“聚落式共管排屋”。

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zhì

rén

yuán

Definition

必须一致穿制服的部门或团队成员。

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sheng

rèn

zhèng

zhào

Definition

注入了包含生物认证信息芯片的护照。也称 “生物认证科技护照”。

 

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wáng

chē

Definition

  1. 没有领取营业执照,非法营运载客的私家轿车。
  2. 乘车时,应该付钱却不付车费的情况。

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chuān

cài

Definition

用芥菜的根茎腌渍而成的榨菜。

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