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.

七马路
qī mǎ lù
Selegie Road
七条石
qī tiáo shí
vicinity of Bukit Timah Food Centre (colloquially known as qit kok jio)
青桥头
qīng qiáo tóu
Ord Road
区域图书馆
qū yù tú shū guǎn
regional library