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.

gòng

guǎn

shì

gōng

Definition

具有共用设施的私人多层住宅。也称共管公寓。

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dòu

Definition

一种豆类食材,通过油炸豆花或豆腐而成。

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suǒ

shí

Definition

主要用于开锁的工具,同“钥匙”。

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niú

chē

shuĭ

Definition

位于新加坡市中心俗称“大坡”的地区,早年新加坡华人的聚居地。牛车水的范围指的是北起克罗士街(Cross Street),南达恭锡路(Keong Saik Road),东临桥南路(South Bridge Road),西至新桥路(New Bridge Road)的一整片地段。

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fēi

xuǎn

yuán

Definition

不代表任何选区的国会议员,由选举中落选但获得至少 15% 选票的反对党候选人担任。

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