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.

shè qún/tuán tǐ
Communities/Organisations
善信
shàn xìn
devotees of a religion
上士
shàng shì
Sergeant
社区发展理事会
shè qū fā zhǎn lǐ shì huì
Community Development Council (CDC)
视帝
shì dì
Best Actor
视后
shì hòu
Best Actress
侍应生
shì yìng shēng
waiter or waitress
市长
shì zhǎng
mayor
市镇理事会
shì zhèn lǐ shì huì
Town Council
私会党
sī huì dăng
secret society