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.
川行
chuān xíng
to describe a vehicle moving
常任秘书
cháng rèn mì shū
Permanent Secretary
蔡厝港
cài cuò gǎng
Choa Chu Kang
酬神戏
chóu shén xì
Chinese opera performed for the gods
春到河畔迎新年
chūn dào hé pàn yíng xīn nián
River Hong Bao