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.
下
坡
生活用语
Speech
动词
到市中心去,特别指到新加坡的“大坡”和“小坡”。
Verb
To take a trip downtown, in particular to the “Da-Po” and “Xiao-Po” areas in central Singapore.
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nǎo lì jī dàng
bā shā yǔ yán
gē chē
lǎn duò yǎn