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.
孙中山南洋纪念馆（晚晴园）
sūn zhōng shān nán yáng jì niàn guǎn（wǎn qíng yuán）
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
锁车区
suǒ chē qū
Wheel Clamp Zone
太空梭
tài kōng suō
space shuttle
太平绅士
tài píng shēn shì
Justice of the Peace
特别学校
tè bié xué xiào
Special Education (SPED) school
特惠银行服务
tè huì yín hang fú wù
privilege banking
特选学校
tè xuǎn xué xiào
Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school
天福宫
tiān fú gōng
Thian Hock Keng Temple
天公
tiān gōng
Jade Emperor (colloquially known as ti gong)
跳蚤市场
tiào zǎo shì chǎng
flea market
铁巴刹
tiě bā shā
Clyde Terrace Market (colloquially known as ti pa sat)
铁公鸡
tiě gōng jī
having a fist fight