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.
四川菜
sì chuān cài
Sichuan preserved vegetable
山龟
shān gūi
a person who is ignorant or not well informed (colloquially known as sua ku)
善信
shàn xìn
pious men and women
社区发展理事会
shè qū fā zhǎn lǐ shì huì
Community Development Council (CDC)
侍应生
shì yìng shēng
waiter or waitress
市镇理事会
shì zhèn lǐ shì huì
Town Council
私会党
sī huì dăng
secret society