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.
榴
梿
食物、植物
Food / Plants
名词
著名的热带水果,有“万果之王”之称。也写作“榴莲”。
Noun
A famous tropical fruit known as the “King of Fruits”. Also written in Chinese as “榴莲”.
The scientific name of the durian is Durio zibethinus L.
The most popular varieties of durian produced in Malaysia include Mao Shan Wang (Musang King), Black Pearl, Golden Phoenix, XO, D24, D13, D1, D101, Red Shrimp and Green Bamboo.
There has been a gradual shift towards writing the Mandarin name for durian in Chinese as “榴梿” rather than “榴莲”, because the character “梿” better reflects the plant’s nature and characteristics, whereas the character “莲” (meaning “lotus”) does not have any direct connection to the King of Fruits.
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