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.
海
峡
殖
民
地
社会
Social
名词
由新加坡、槟城与马六甲三个英属殖民地组成的行政单位。
Noun
An administrative unit that comprised three British colonies: Singapore, Penang, and Malacca.
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diào jià
dòng yán
chǔ zhì gòu wù kǎ
bó jīn