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.
地
牛
社群、团体
Communities / Organisations
名词
旧时对于土地或卫生稽查员的称呼。
Noun
An old term for land or hygiene inspector.
稽查员(陆、台)
稽查员(Mainland China, Taiwan)
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kè qīng
yān kè
mǎ tán
shì zhǎng