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.
巴刹语言
bā shā yǔ yán
pasar language
巴士转换站
bā shì zhuǎn huàn zhàn
bus interchange
霸王车
bà wáng chē
Illegal ferrying or unpaid rides
百慕达裤
bǎi mù dá kù
bermuda shorts
白桥
bái qiáo
vicinity of Farrer Park (colloquially known as pek kio)
白云岗
bái yún gǎng
Nanyang Junior College
半独立式洋房
bàn dú lì shì yáng fáng
semi-detached house
绑紧跳
bǎng jĭn tiào
bungee jumping
报聘
bào pìn
pay a return visit
报穷
bào qióng
adjudication of bankruptcy
报生纸
bào shēng zhǐ
birth certificate