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.
红牌车
hóng pái chē
Off-Peak Car (OPC)
黄顶德士
huáng dǐng dé shì
Yellow-Top taxi
机位
jī wèi
airplane passenger seat
驾驶中心
jià shǐ zhōng xīn
Driving Centre
快速公路
kuài sù gōng lù
expressway
汽车入境准证
qì chē rù jìng zhǔn zhèng
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)
轻轨列车
qīng guǐ liè chē
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
双节巴士
shuāng jié bā shì
articulated bus/bendy bus
水上德士
shuǐ shàng dé shì
river taxi
锁车区
suǒ chē qū
Wheel Clamp Zone