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.

zhèng

zhù

xué

xiào

Definition

指具有独立行使和管理学校事务的权力,获得新加坡政府拨款,而且课程设置与公立的政府学校一致的学校。

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yòu

zhì

yuán

Definition

为3至6岁孩童提供学前教育的机构。

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hǎi

guān

qián

Definition

驳船北码头(North Boat Quay)的俗称。也称王家山脚后。

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nuò

Definition

一种覆盖着新鲜椰丝,以融化的椰糖为馅的绿色糯米球的糕点,口感软糯,甜香可口。

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xué

quān

Definition

工作人员为了增广见识、解决问题或提高生产力而组织学习小组,以交流信息及分享知识。

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