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.

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释义

名词

一组用于识别每一栋楼的六位数邮政编号。

DEFINITION

Noun

A set of six-digit numbers used to identify each building.

由来
  • 英语 “Postal Code”的意译。是一种源自英国的划分区域方式，以方便邮差准确地派送邮件。
  • 1950年代，新加坡最早的邮区号码为两位数号码，一共划分成28个邮区。
  • 1979年，新加坡邮区号码增至四位数。
  • 1995年，新加坡采用了六位数的邮区号码。前两个数字取自旧时四位数邮区号码中的倒数两个数字，而最后四个数字则代表邮区的投递点。这四个数字或取自组屋的大牌，或大楼的座号。
  • 1995年，为了纪念六位数邮政编码的使用，新加坡邮局推出两款印有邮政编码演变过程的邮票。
  • 在新加坡，邮区号码在日常生活中扮演着重要的角色，可用来寻找某个地方，或用于办理户籍、入学、房屋等事宜。
  • 1999年三月底，邮区号码的使用率已高达98%。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “邮区号码” is a paraphrase of the English term “postal code”. It is a method to demarcate districts originating from the United Kingdom, to help postmen deliver mail accurately.
  • In the 1950s, Singapore’s earliest postal codes were two-digit numbers, and the city was divided into a total of 28 postal areas.
  • In 1979, postal codes in Singapore expanded to four-digit numbers.
  • In 1995, Singapore adopted the six-digit postal code. The first two digits are identical to the last two digits used in the preceding four-digit postal code system, while the last four digits represent the points of delivery in the postal districts. These four digits are taken either from the block numbers of HDB flats or the identification numbers of buildings.
  • In 1995, to commemorate the use of the six-digit postal code, Singapore Post rolled out two stamp designs depicting the evolution of postal codes.
  • In Singapore, the postal code plays an important role in daily life. It can be used to locate a certain place, or used for residential registration, school enrolment, housing and other matters.
  • By the end of March 1999, the rate of postal code use had reached 98%.
例句
吴庆辉又举例说，本地不同年代的地址也有不同的书写方式，1950年新加坡首次有邮区的划分，当时全岛只有28个邮区，两位数的邮区号码，从01到28。（《联合早报》， 13/7/2020）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Ng Ching Huei also cited the example that local addresses in Singapore were written in different ways at different times. Singapore was divided into postal districts for the first time in 1950. At that time there were only 28 postal districts on the island, with two-digit postal codes numbering from 01 to 28. (Lianhe Zaobao, 13/7/2020)
其他地区用语

邮政编号（大陆）、邮区编号（港）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

邮政编号 (Mainland China)、邮区编号 (Hong Kong)

参考资料
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REFERENCES

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