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.

guó

qìng

jìng

shì

Definition

国家、社区等在国庆日前后举行的简单而隆重的祝贺仪式。

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jiǎo

àn

jìng

Definition

铺满鹅卵石的脚底按摩走道。

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Definition

用蜡染制成的印花布,也可指用峇迪布做成的衣服。也称巴迪。

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gòu

zhì

Definition

一项预先让购屋者知道组屋的确切地点、押金及房式的售屋制度。

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shuǐ

cǎo

Definition

新马等地对吸管的叫法,多用于口语。

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