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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塞
节
文化
Culture
名词
纪念佛教始祖释迦牟尼诞生、成道和涅槃的节日。新加坡的公定假日之一。
Noun
A day to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. This is also a public holiday in Singapore.
佛诞节(港)、佛陀诞辰纪念日(台)
佛诞节 (Hong Kong), 佛陀诞辰纪念日 (Taiwan)
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