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.
生物认证护照
sheng wù rèn zhèng hù zhào
biometric passport
十八间
shí bā jiān
Boat Quay (colloquially known as zhap buay keng)
十八间后
shí bā jiān hòu
Circular Road (colloquially known as zhap pueh keng au)
石叻
shí lè
Selat (old term to refer to Singapore)
侍应生
shì yìng shēng
waiter or waitress
市镇理事会
shì zhèn lǐ shì huì
Town Council
书城
shū chéng
Bras Basah Complex