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.
解封阶段
jiě fēng jiē duàn
re-opening phase
经济稳定与支援配套
jīng jì wěn dìng yǔ zhī yuán pèi tào
Stabilisation and Support Package
空中少爷
kōng zhōng shào yé
air steward
垃圾虫劳改
lā jī chóng láo gǎi
Corrective Work Order (CWO)
叻屿呷国库银票
lè yǔ xiā guó kù yín piào
Straits Settlement notes
邻里守望相助计划
lín lǐ shǒu wàng xiāng zhù jì huà
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
流动办公室
liú dòng bàn gōng shì
mobile office
绿色家园计划
lǜ sè jiā yuán jì huà
HDB Greenprint
马来语文与文化活动月
mǎ lái yǔ wén yǔ wén huà huó dòng yuè
Bulan Bahasa
买壳上市
mǎi ké shàng shì
reverse takeover
南大精神
nán dà jīng shén
Nantah Spirit