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.
双佳节
shuāng jiā jié
coincidence of two major festivals
四大水喉
sì dà shuǐ hóu
Four National Taps
太空梭
tài kōng suō
space shuttle
特惠银行服务
tè huì yín hang fú wù
privilege banking
跳蚤市场
tiào zǎo shì chǎng
flea market
同舟共济配套
tóng zhōu gòng jì pèi tào
Solidarity Budget
涂改剂
tú gǎi jì
correction fluid
团结预算案
tuán jié yù suàn àn
Unity Budget
万字票
wàn zì piào
4D (4-digit lottery)
无障碍建设基金
wú zhàng ài jiàn shè jī jīn
Accessibility Fund