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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C

C

Definition

”新加坡人对 “cash” 、“credit card” 、“country club membership” 、“condominium” 以及 “car” 这五种物质追求的统称。也称 “五C”、“新加坡梦”。

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jīn

Definition

指吊唁时给丧家的现金,也称白金、赙仪。

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qīng

tāng

Definition

一种材料多元,具有清热解暑功效的甜品。

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绿

yuán

Definition

淡马锡初级学院(Temasek Junior College)的别称。

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niú

chē

shuǐ

yuán

mào

guǎn

Definition

一间旨在还原牛车水昔日样貌的博物馆,位于牛车水(Chinatown)的宝塔街(Pagoda Street)。简称“原貌馆”。

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