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.

wén

tóu

xuě

Definition

一种清凉爽口的冷冻甜品,主要材料为文头冻。

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huán

Definition

缴交或支付。

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shā

Definition

印度女性的一种传统服装,以一段长布围着身体并通常披在一边肩膀上。也称“莎丽”、“沙丽”、“沙里”、“沙利”。

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shí

Definition

旧时新加坡的别名。

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shū

chéng

Definition

指新加坡的百胜楼。因当时新加坡全国主要的书店 都集中于此,因而得名。

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