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.
百慕达裤
bǎi mù dá kù
bermuda shorts
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
财路
cái lù
General Interbank Recurring Order (GIRO)
残障
cán zhàng
physically disabled
扯购
chě gòu
broad-based buying
充电
chōng diàn
to rest and recharge
储值购物卡
chǔ zhì gòu wù kǎ
gift card